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“He wanted her to die.”
I barely catch onto those words that are so deep and emotionless, it’s frightening.
I know they belong to Zayn.
“He stood there. Waiting for the fucking machine to run her over. Kill her as if she’s not important. SHE’S OUR RUTHLESS QUEEN! HOW DARE HE TRY TO HURT HER!”
I know Zayn is screaming, but it’s so far away.
Like echoes.
“Zayn, we’ll figure it out,” Ares urges.
“Zayn, Ares is right. Let’s get Gemini out of danger and stable,” Kian instructs.
“I’ll kill him. Right this fucking instant!” Zayn sounds too far away now. I’m not sure I can hear anyone much longer.
“No.” Arlo’s voice barely reaches my ears. I believe he’s speaking because he’s probably the only one Zayn will listen to. “That’s not how we play games, Zayn.”
I can’t feel a thing. I’m falling—floating—fading away.
“If war is what Domino wants, let us show him how a real Ruthless King protects his Queen.”
I surrender to the darkness.
40
RUTHLESS KINGS… OF HAVOC
~DOMINO~
“Leighton Royal University continues to be a prestigious academic institution, admired across the globe. With applications tripling by 500%, it’s clear how worthy and high-demand our university is among the top legacy-creating foundations.”
I’m surprised to see Coach Hennessy as tonight’s grand announcer, but there he is, in a full tux, looking as serious yet proud as ever.
I bet he’s getting paid a hefty penny.
“Many of our students are not only taught various skills and knowledge that can help them survive the royal lifestyle outside these walls, but there are also many who have proven great promise in becoming grand leaders of empires that have been running for generations.”
I swallow the lump in my throat, taking a quick sip of my wine in hopes the pinch of alcohol will steal the bubbling nervousness in the pit of my stomach.
“Every school has sets of royals who have surpassed the standards laid upon them. They’re unaware of the secret standards they’re fulfilling until this very night, when their positions are acknowledged, solidified, and celebrated. With many watching in the shadows to see the raw performance of these students, it is then determined by the royal society who deserves to maintain their rights of being Kings. It also invites the opportunity to introduce their chosen Maidens who will strive toward becoming Queens.”
He looks through the crowd, acknowledging the heightened anticipation as we silently wait for him to carry on.
“Let’s get to it by starting with the Ruthless Kings, Deviant Lords, and Savage Heirs. As the top three royals on the fast hierarchy, it’s time for public recognition and praise of their official Kings and their chosen Maidens.”
He stands a little straighter and gestures to the black suede curtain a few steps behind him.
“Let us give a warm welcome to the founder of Leighton Royals University, Mr. Leighton.”
The thought of my father not only attending this ceremony but being a presenter completely goes over my head, leaving me feeling a sense of dread as I watch him walk up on the stage and down toward the mic.
The cheers and claps are genuine, as though everyone here is truly grateful for his presence.
I’m only here to secure my leadership role as a Ruthless King.
Despite our home being nothing but ash. No matter the fact that I haven’t seen Ares or Zander since last week. No matter if I have no clue whether Eva survived.
