“Unlike you, Father, I have no desire to rule and no delusions that I deserve to.” The door creaked open and Max slipped into the hallway. He froze when he spotted Keriya.
“You might have everyone else fooled, boy, but I see through you!” The king continued yelling from the other side of the doors. “All you’ve ever wanted is power—power to bring about your precious change.”
Keriya opened her mouth and Max pressed a finger to his lips, warning her to stay silent.
“Believe of me whatever you will,” he called into the throne room. “There are better ways to change the world than sitting in a glass room and sending men to kill your neighbors.” He yanked the door shut and hurried to Keriya’s side. “Let’s go,” he hissed.
“The king summoned me—”
“You’re not safe around the king.” They turned
