Adonis  POV

The blue sky darkened as the sun was slowly exiting. Yet was still bright enough to be reflected off the golden doors rather bare, Riona and I sat in silence as the excruciating journey continued. Perhaps next time I shall tell Gerald to arrange something more lavish.

My eyes turned to Riona who seemed too busy admiring the view of the kingdom and probably had forgotten about my presence as she sat there quietly.  

Today was finally the day. It was going to be the beginning of the end of the current reigning monarch.

Everything will go my way as all my pawns fulfillfulfil their roles.