Chapter 25
Following the council session, Duncan and Malakor retreated to the King's private study to "formalize" the agreement. To ensure the ruse was solid, Duncan had summoned the Kingdom’s lead solicitor to draft a document on the spot. Even if the treaty was a tactical smoke screen designed to mask their investigation, it had to be indistinguishable from the real thing. To anyone watching, this was a moment of history in the making.
With the Kingdom’s lawyer present, the treaty was drawn up, signed, notarized, and the heavy, rhythmic thud of the Fae and Dragon Royal seals meeting the wax finalized the deception.
“Prince Malakor,” Duncan said, his voice carrying the resonance of a monarch as he offered his hand across the desk. “How about we commemorate this moment in history by hav
