Arthur looked at me like I had betrayed him by telling Elias the truth.
“Morgana’s dangerous enough to wipe out the whole realm.” I said. “I started it — I killed her dragon and her sister. She told me she’d take our baby in return. That’s how unhinged she is. I can’t just leave them like that.”
“Then I’m coming with you.” Elias said.
“I expected you to.”
“We’re not leaving empty-handed.” He went on. “We’ll take an army and go after her — fast.”
“Grayson—” I began.
“I know. I don’t want to be away long either.” Elias said.
“He’s a newborn. He needs me now.” I said, louder. “If you want to go straightaway, Arthur, you can — but we won’t rush off until we’ve planned this properly.”
Arthur snapped, “My whole realm could fall while you’re hesitating.”
“Time moves differently there.” I
