“As you all heard last night, the maze trials were won for the first time in thirty years. However…” The King motions toward me, waving me closer. Malachi nudges me when I don’t move.
I stagger closer, the King offering me his hand and his eyes flicker in warning not to disobey the offer. I take his hand, and he tugs me closer.
“Your winner, Zirah here. Refused her prize and asked for her freedom.” The crowd lifts their heads, all looking at me with curiosity.
“Now I am sure you are wondering what prize she turned down?” The King speaks, murmurs break out, following his silence, and my heart races in my chest.
“As you all know, I am trying to choose between my sons, which are eligible for the Throne to the four Kingdoms. The prize she turned down was a marriage. Now, since she asked fo
