Gideon doesn't look happy by my father's command, and he isn't one to listen to anyone other than himself, but he doesn't say anything this time, totally surprising all of us in this room.
"From today onwards, we are enemies." My father roars.
My eyes look towards my father in shock.
His words tug at my heart; this means that Arthur's family, along with mine, are no longer allies. By extension, it means that Arthur and I will not stand a chance together when our families are pulling us apart. This isn't a simple war; it's a dangerous one. Everyone will be forced to choose between Gideon and my father; everyone who stood by their side for years will now also be affected by this sudden decision made by anger.
What was I going to do? Arthur would not just let me go, and I didn't want to l
