Areana caught her breath. “You can do this,” Kobel spoke soothingly to her.
She glanced over at him, her heart pounding in her chest. She had only thought she would be facing one monster today, yet she is now facing the second. Nodding her head, she settled her gaze back on the king just as the doors at the back of the room swung open.
“Father, you better be changing your mind on this matter,” hissed the prince.
The king suddenly appeared older, “No, son,” he spoke sternly, “Step forward,” he ordered.
“Father! I have not worked to undermine you. I simply was stating the truth. The demons are the ones trying to dupe you,” he pleaded as he finally peered around the room, his gaze landing on Areana, “you!” he roared.
Areana took a step back, startled by his tone, “What are you doing
