章節 284: Chapter 284

BREAKING THE SILENCE ADA SAID, 'I'm glad those two finally stood for her. It felt awful to watch.'

Wilheim didn't respond at first, pursing his lips. He gave a minute shake of his head. 'They didn't do it for her, if it were for her, they would have stood straight away.'

'Then why?' Ada asked.

'To keep both sides open I should think,' Wilheim said it slowly, considering. 'Queen Ariadwen was a daughter of Tor'del, so they have a clear alliance there but that only counts if the Princess and Prince return.'

'But who is on the other side?' Ada asked.

'House Draskel and House Lhr'yne.'

Ada didn't know what to say. The thought of them not returning made her stomach churn, she didn't even want to consider Elena not being here. The weeks of waiting seemed even longer.

'They have to return,' she half whispered. 'They have to.'

A warm hand squeezed hers and she looked up into Wilheim's face.