Helio’s POV
Kora’s eyes narrowed at me. She searched my face and set her jaw. “I can keep a secret, Prince Helio.”
She sounded almost offended that I would ask her that, but I ignored it. I wasn’t sure if I should trust her. Diplomacy or not, whatever Queen Araceli and my father had worked out probably benefitted both Howling Winds and Ember Moon. As much as I hated it, Kora probably knew the details more than I did. I brushed off the irritation at the thought.
I didn’t know Kora at all, but she was going to be just as much of a victim in this as me. I needed her on my side. She might be the only one capable of keeping Queen Araceli from declaring war against Ember Moon once this all exploded.
Cindra was a ticking clock all by herself.
I turned my gaze from her. “I don’t know that muc
