"You’re really smart.” Kane praised me as soon as the guards left with Diane’s parents, and I felt my heart flutter with excitement.
“I think outside the box. I uncover people’s true motives,” I said with a gloating smile. “Diane’s parents never imagined I’d discover their hidden plan.”
The king nodded in approval.
“You’d make a fine ruler… if given the chance,” he said, leaning back on his throne.
“I won’t let you down,” I replied confidently. “You’ll be proud of me as your heir.”
My grin vanished as his head snapped towards me, his expression strange.
"My heir?" He muttered, eyes narrowing at me. "Who told you that?"
My heart dropped into my stomach and I tried to convince myself he was just joking, maybe playing an expensive prank on me.
“N-No one told me,” I stammered. “I just
