Chapter 7“One more thing, Ivory. You must tell me, please. How did my father die?”
“They say he went mad and had to be removed forcibly from the throne. He was found dead in his chambers one day under very mysterious circumstances. No one knows for sure, but they think a group of jealous forces were working against him.”
“Headed by Ebony, no doubt.”
“I’m afraid Ebony and her small army rule the palace. Even as the other queen, I have very little to say about anything. She ridicules me, calls me names, and, if I weren’t her sister, I’m sure I would have been gone long ago. And now that you’ve come back, as the king’s true son and heir, your life is in danger.” Ivory hesitated and looked over at Val. “You’re very much in this as well. All I can say is be very careful.” She then turned bac
