There was only the sound of winds rustling through the leaves above them as they stared into each other's eyes.
"Do you want your legacy to be the same as your father's?"
Niko's question burned heavy through the air between them as Mala tried to look away from his gaze now but just couldn't.
"It's not that easy." She mumbled.
"That is what I'm here for, Mala." He said softly, "to make things easier for you. The only reason why I am insisting so much is because I can see that somewhere deep inside, there is a part of you that wants to regain control of your kingdom from those who took advantage of Osiris. However, if I am mistaken, I will leave this time. And never come back."
"What of your queen?" She asked, quirking her brows.
Niko waved his hand in dismissal but there was a h
