Royal Arrangement #6 by Renna Peak & Ember Casey

Author:Renna Peak & Ember Casey [Peak, Renna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Casey Peak Publishing, LLC

William

I know I should be angry with Justine for hiding the fact that there’s a gymnasium nearby, but that seems like such a petty thing to get upset over right now. There are much greater issues at hand.

The gymnasium isn’t far, only a few blocks from the palace, and we don’t have to search long for Reginald. He’s the only one here, and when we walk in, he’s furiously working through exercises in the middle of the floor. He hasn’t even bothered to put on a mask or proper clothes—his hair sticks to his sweaty forehead, and perspiration has soaked through the silken fabric of his shirt. His right arm is still in its sling, so the blade is in his left hand—and it’s obvious from his awkward, jerky movements that he’s not used to practicing with his non-dominant hand.

As I watch him lunge and jab, fury builds in me. King Maximilian might have been primarily responsible for what happened in the mines, but Reginald played a part, too. He clearly knew what his father was planning—perhaps he even assisted in the matter himself—and I want to rip him limb from limb. He’s threatened my country, my family, and Justine—and I don’t intend to let him harm anyone else ever again.

I take a step toward him, but Justine grabs my arm and grips it firmly. She must read the intention in my face. When I look down at her, her expression is hard and blank. I can only imagine what’s going on in her head right now.

Reginald hasn’t noticed us yet. He grunts as he thrusts his épée against some invisible foe. The sound echoes up to the rafters. How could he be in here, doing this, when his kingdom is in turmoil? When his father isn’t even in the ground yet?

Justine waits only a moment longer before releasing my arm. She doesn’t say a word to me, but starts to make her way across the floor toward her brother. I follow.

When he finally notices us coming toward him, he nearly stumbles. Then he straightens, rage twisting his face.

“So my whore of a sister has returned,” he sneers. “With the Montovian scum.” He pushes his sweaty hair out of his eyes with the back of his hand. “I should have you both locked up.”

Justine doesn’t even break her stride. “There are more important things at stake here than some stupid sibling rivalry. We both know it.”

“I know that you were actively working against this country,” Reginald counters. “And that you’re married to a prince from the country that is declaring war against us!”

I can’t keep quiet any longer. “Your father made the first move. He’s the one who committed an act of war. And you’re just as responsible as he is.”

Justine grabs my arm again, and the look she gives me is a silent plea to let her handle this. It’s hard—nearly impossible—but I bite my tongue. I haven’t even said half of what I want to say.

“I’ve spoken to King Edmund,” Justine tells her brother.

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