Secrets and Sacrifices

Declan Thorne and Preston Holt decided to stay in the palace instead of leaving after all. It wasn't because they were caught stealing the purple flowers, but because the triennial duel on Everbliss Island was about to begin. Since they had a good relationship with the king of Everbliss Island, they were naturally invited to stay and watch the competition.

Declan Thorne wasn't initially intereste