70 - Stripped Bare

(Elara)

Kaelen’s mouth hung open, but his shock was quickly replaced by anger. “So that’s really why you’re here?” he spat, his fiery eyes turned to Drakon. “To get revenge for Elara?” He laughed loudly; it was dry and grating.

I fought the urge to roll my eyes, but I was sure Kae didn’t.

“Answer the question, Kaelen.” Drakon sounded bored.

“It doesn’t matter-”

“For the line of succession, it does