ZARA POV
"Hero," I began, letting out a long breath. "If my father discovers he's the grandfather of the king's child, he'll do everything in his power to get rid of me. He'll see me as a threat, a reminder of his past. He'll raise that child to be just like him, a ruthless king who cares for nothing but power.”
Hero pulled me close, his arms wrapping around me tightly. He whispered in my ear, his breath warm against my skin, “Hey, I won't let that happen. Never.”
I turned to face him, a small laugh escaping my lips. “You won't let that happen?” I said, shaking my head. “From the way I have seen things, this looks like a suicide mission you already planned for yourself. You've put someone else on the throne, haven't you? Because you know you won't survive this. You're more worried about
