My head throbbed. My eyelids were too heavy to lift and my entire body was sore. What happened? I was lying somewhere soft, and there was a weight over my stomach. That lemony scent...
Elaena! Weren't we at the White Phantom Tournament? What happened to her? Did she win?
I groaned inwardly when I realized that I couldn't remember what happened after arriving at the arena. I probably wasn't much help if I was lying here, soreness blooming everywhere.
I'm so sorry, I thought to her. She wanted the opportunity with Master Nephiel so badly too. At least we found the spies, I comforted myself.
I was too tired, though. So tired that my mind was barely threading ideas together.
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Helix
ActionHeir to the Idyrith Empire, Ruby Elaena Maxmillian has been conditioned to fulfill her future role as Queen. But after years of following her father's arrangements, Ruby breaks when presented with her betrothed, Maverick Eulog. After being sent to t...
