"Jade, come back with me, to Levelland, as my Queen."
Gregory felt Jades body stiffen at his words. He almost cursed himself for saying the words. He, himself sounded selfish to his ears. He knew what her answer would be, even before she answered him. His mother had slain hers and here he was, without even offering his condolences to her, asking her to leave her kingdom, the present good in her life, her source of power and go back to a clan that bought tragedy go her life.
Gregory pulled back from Jade's hold, angry with himself. He regretted asking the words. He looked into Jade's eyes and her expression was unreadable.
"Jade?" Gregory called.
Jade was caught off guard by Gregory's request. She expected it sooner or later but not this early. He left his clan not to claim her as hi
