Chapter 639

Then Oriana heard herself speak, her voice quiet enough that it almost blended into the crackling fire, yet every word landed with startling clarity.

"I want Evander's head."

The room fell silent for a heartbeat after the words left her mouth, and even Oriana herself paused slightly, suddenly realizing just how ruthless that sounded once spoken aloud.

Gideon, however, looked entirely unbothered.

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