Chapter 69 Locked in the Dungeon

[Aimee] Ares didn’t kill me with the dagger. Not that he changed his mind, but… “We can’t kill her yet, Father,” Ares said coldly, his tone emotionless. I opened my eyes and met his flat gaze. “Oh? Why not? Humor me with a convincing reason,” the King said indifferently. “I’m still searching for the reason why she can stop me from going manic during the night of the full moon. Maybe she holds greater secrets.” “Haha! I can’t believe you, Ares! Can’t you just end things for me already?” I laughed with resignation. Tears rolled down my cheeks, slipping past my lips and leaving a bitter taste on my tongue, a reflection of my deepest sorrow. Instead of looking at me, Area kept his dagger in wait for the King’s decision. The King fell deep in thought. “You better not try anything funny with me.” Ares shook his head. “I won’t, Father. It’s nearly the night of the full moon. After the full moon, I will kill her even if I still can’t get to the bottom of it.” The King finall