Mia’s POV “Idiots, he is playing them.” Athena says in my mind, and I nod internally. They look at each other before realization dawns on them. I see the moment when they figure it out, and I roll my eyes. “You see boys, this may be an uneducated guess, but I think your main man, Simon, has been using you all along. He doesn’t care about the bloodline being pure, or even the crown. He wants what he can’t have. He wants someone else’s kindred, and the crown is just a bonus. And you poor fools, have been playing right into his hands. Your boy, Simon, is just envious and jealous. He is not the savior of your kind. He would probably end up being your downfall.” I said, and they all looked down. “I think you should take a break, baby. Let them stew a little, while we check on Robyn. Michael