"It's absolutely true!" Eric Welsh laughed. "The news just came out, but it'll spread through the city in no time. The House Phoenix finally tasted what it means to be bullied!"
A faint smile curved at Zora's lips, but beneath that smile, her heart shifted. "Kael..."
She didn't need to think who it was. There is only one person who will act this way, on her behalf...
At the same moment, the General's Residence was in complete turmoil.
Icarus had just received emergency treatment. Though the doctors managed to reconnect the bones in his broken arm, the recovery would take at least three full months.
The Royal Hunting Tournament was only weeks away.
His chances were ruined.
Jasmine, the lady of the house, was furious beyond words. She paced the room like a trapped beast, her face pale with rage.
"Our son has never suffered such humiliation in his life!" she cried. "Dear, you must destroy that little monster!"
But General Helius said nothing.
