Chapter 314 The Royal Decree

Jonas reacted at once and stepped back.

The two armed guards behind him immediately drew their swords halfway with a cold flash, steel barring Miriam's path to the decree.

"That's enough!" Jonas dropped all pretense of politeness. "This decree is a personal gift from His Majesty to his aunt!"

Miriam froze where she stood.

Jonas did not spare her another glance. He turned to Gillian instead, opened