That jerk! Aldric saw red when he noticed Islinda's hand intertwined with Andre's. He had only asked Andre to watch over Islinda, not make a move on her! What was it with Islinda and his brothers? Couldn't someone in this family have a relationship in peace? It wasn't just Valerie, he now had to fend off Andre as well.
Aldric clenched his fist, praying to the gods because he was about to be summoned for yet another court hearing for the murder of the beloved Autumn prince.
"Are you even paying attention to me?" Valerie placed a hand on his shoulder, holding him back just as he was about to confront Andre.
"What?!" He snapped at him.
Their father, the king, had left after his wife Queen Maeve made her dramatic exit—this wasn't the end of it, and she would give him grief about this court hearing later. Honestly, Aldric expected a severe punishment and losing his claim to Aimsir. Sure, it would hurt not experiencing the winter cold for two seasons, but it wouldn't ruin his plans.
