Hera was truly frightened now as the two royal men stared each other down like two lions fighting for position. Their grips on her hands were tight and it was beginning to hurt. “Let go of her. We are leaving.” Rune said through gritted teeth and she could feel the full intensity of his rage. “She never said she was going anywhere with you. She stays with me, Rune.” Knox said, equally furious. Hera gulped. She knew she was already in some deep s**t. “That's not your decision to make.” Rune said, his voice getting louder and she knew it was time for her to intervene before things could escalate any further. “You're right, Your Majesty,” She said, gently tugging her hand out of Rune's grip but leaving her hand in Knox’s. She said she was done with Rune and she meant it. Now she had to

