I glance over my shoulder suddenly remembering I am in a room full of potential enemies. Everyone including Sammael has been watching the scene with my father play out intently.
I square my shoulders, stand tall and proud, determined to fulfil my fathers final wish. I turn to face Sammael. I give him my most disarming smile, I feel in control, I feel calm, I feel like the very best version of me only a hundred times stronger than I ever was before.
I will not let my fathers sacrifice be for nothing this is his kingdom and now mine and I will not let Sammael destroy it to satisfy his need for power. I can feel the flame building inside me.
I catch the tiniest flash of uncertainty cross his perfect features. My smile grows wider, I let my flames loose and allow them to run unchecked ov
