MERIDA'S POV
As they drew near us, I took a closer look at them and realised that they sustained no single injury from the fire outbreak, not even a slightest scratch.
I instantly came to the conclusion that it was just Arnold's time to die, probably that was how Cecilia wanted it. I noticed of late that anyone who was not a member of our family, she would end up taking them out of her way by either murdering them mysteriously or forcing them to succumb to her wish.
She had probably murdered Arnold because he was a hard nut to crack and she was really going to have a tough time trying to bend him to do her will. "Merida!" Jace yelled happily as he approached me, making an attempt to embrace me.
I quickly dodged his hug and shot him a furious glance, folding my arms together. His eyes a
