Chapter 693: Kidnap The Dark Fae Prince

Aldric's rage intensified, his eyes burning with a mixture of betrayal and fury. "Maxi, what is the meaning of this? I asked you not to come to the winter court…" His eyes narrowed as it dawned on him. "So this is it—you and Islinda, both in cahoots. How was I so blind not to see her turning everyone in my household against me?"

"Oh God, no," Maxi groaned dramatically. "I liked you more when you were a heartless bastard than this doubting fool you are right now."

"What? A doubting fool?"

"Yes, that's exactly what you are—not seeing Elena clearly manipulating you. How the mighty have fallen. I always told you your cockiness would be your downfall one day."

"Stop trying to make a fool out of me!" Aldric said, feeling a cold fury settle in his chest. "You have betrayed me twice now, Maxi. You and Islinda have always been friends, and you expect me to believe that she did not manipulate me, twisting my mind to suit her needs."