Tessa/Jessica pov.
“You really don’t want to tell the king about this?” Ronald asks again, for what feels like the tenth time as I sharpen my scimitar.
“Ronald, you can always say no if you don’t want to follow me,” I say. It’s already bad enough I lied to Zane. I don’t want to think about it, but Ronald has made it his mission to remind me every second.
I only told Zane I’m going hunting for herbs for him. If I told him I was going to attack Paige first, he wouldn’t even let me leave his side.
“I’m not saying that, Gamma. You know I will gladly lay my life down for you and the king. But the king—” Ronald starts.
“That’s enough, Ronald.” I cut him off.
I turn to the warriors; this plan has to be enough. At least Paige won’t know we’re coming. We’ll strike before they can think of dra
