Chapter 47 Barin
Barin shifted from foot to foot as anxiety gnawed at his stomach.
“You alright, Barin?” Ward asked. “You seem sort of… antsy.”
Barin looked up, stilling his movements. “Let’s just say the last time my mother and I spoke, we didn’t end it on great terms.” He scoffed. “That was after I thought she was dead for five years, but turns out she was alive and creating a secret underground city of rebels to stand up to my father.” Paulo’s eyes went wide, and Barin laughed. “Yes, I have some family issues that really need to be taken care of.”
Acton, Queen Alessia’s commander, stepped out of the room. He was just as Barin remembered. Tall, with sun-tanned skin and the strength most men dreamed of. “Ah, yes. Frituals and friends,” he said.
Taytra and Ward shared a look. “Yeah,
