Chapter 66

Varek put on a fake look of interest. "Sounds like a decent deal.

"Hold up."

He turned to Beatrix. "When are you actually planning to make good on that promise?"

"When Princess Lyra takes the throne and becomes the ruler."

Varek shook his head without hesitation.

"If that's the case, then I'll be waiting forever."

Beatrix paused, thinking it over. "Princess Valeraine is the ultimate reward. But if