I let out a long sigh and looked over the lake's still waters. It was so peaceful here. I never would have guessed that something so terrifying could happen in a place like this.
Was the intruder really King Maximilian? That was Zach's theory. Not that I didn't trust Zach, but what if it was someone who only looked like the king?
Besides, why would a king be wandering around alone? Doesn't he have a kingdom to rule? A palace? Guards?
Maybe he was so powerful and bored with his invincible life that he became cruel for sport. Perhaps that's why Zach was so determined to hunt him down—King Maximillian might be vulnerable outside his kingdom.
Still, someone like that... If he dares to travel alone, then he must be frighteningly strong.
"Mmm..."
I looked down. Jasher was still lying in my
