THIRD PERSON POV
Silence followed Elena’s question, and she watched the crown prince’s entire body stiffen. Something crossed his face briefly, too, but then it disappeared, and he answered.
“The organization cannot be finished with me. I was part of its inception. There is a reason I have remained hidden until now, a reason my position and identity have been protected.” His eyes held hers. “Unlike you.”
Elena flinched like the words had slapped her in the face.
Arthur saw that, and another evil smirk curled his lips.
“Now you’ll listen to the task the organization has for you, and you’ll listen carefully.”
“I wo—“
“We are taking the boy.” He cut her off harshly. “I overheard Liam plotting with that bastard Varynthorn, and if something is not done to stall them, then the organizat
