Chapter 112 – Drag me with you [1]
Morgan, face taut and clearly annoyed, watched Morenna Hood pull her little brother into her arms, and felt something close to indignation about it.
The Queen hadn't spared her more than a single glance before taking the wounded Cassius into her embrace, looking at him with a tenderness that made every watching heir quietly shiver.
Esmeray, in particular, wore a jealous expression, unable to fully stomach the sight of her mother showing more warmth to her grandson than to her own child.
She clicked her tongue and snapped her head away.
"My angel," Morenna whispered into Cassius's ear, holding him tightly yet gently. "Who did this to you?"
Cassius smiled wryly at the name but chose not to address it right now. "It's nothing important, grandmother." He said, not wanting to drag her further into his own affairs with Emrys. "My current state just means I need more training."
