#Chapter 306 – Faiza’s Task

Luca’s face bursts into a grin, I think loving the confidence with which I declare that none of our little group are going into battle without the others by our side. “What, you don’t believe me?” I ask, grinning at my mate. “You just…” he shrugs, smiling and shaking his head at me, “have absolutely no authority to make that kind of claim.” I sit up straight. “I am a Princess of this nation,” I say, tilting my head a bit. “But you’re not in the line of command,” he says, holding out a hand to me. “Listen, Ariel, I have utter faith in you – you just…have no grounds on which to make that call.” I twist my lips to the side, considering this. “Well then,” I says quietly, mostly to myself. “Looks like I’m going to have to get some grounds.” Luca hums his support, nodding to me, and I heave a little sigh and turn my eyes up to him. “Is that all the news you wanted to tell me about?” “That’s the gist of it,” he says with a shrug. “I’m sure Rafe and Jacks will have more to fill