Chapter 162.

“Well it’s a shame that your future Queen chooses her own life over her people, of course enticed by her King to do so I’m certain,” the Elder’s voice scraped my ears like thorns when I walked out. He lifted his hand about to give another grand speech when his eyes rounded and landed on me.  “Well, well, well,” his lips curled over his teeth in a grin and I walked past Guards and warriors, humans, Rogues, and Councilmen as I made my way to stand in front of Darian. “What the fuck is she doing?” Gabe seethed behind me covered in guts and blood.  It took a while to walk over to him, every step sent a shooting pain up my stomach and it only got worse. A gust of air swept around me and Darian stood by my side.  “I warned you.” He grabbed my wrist but before he could pull me after him, Zade’s dark voice rose above us all. “Let her go.” The anger in his voice startled me and I turned to face him. Zade walked closer and Darian blocked him. “I won’t hurt her,” he said and searched me warily. D