78 I Am Sorry

The news about Beirut's death already reached Valcrez. Nikolai's chest tightened with heaviness as he watched Mineah cry through Nik's eyes. He badly wanted to hug and comfort her.

Nikolai shut his eyes, temporarily severing the bond connection with Nik. He was uncertain if Mineah was aware of it, but he had been bound with Nik the moment she marked the raven using his energy. He had a gut feeling that his wife knew about it, after all, she was someone well-versed in the realm of spellcraft.

"I refuse to step foot into the throne room without my wife, Gregory. Inform the officials that the morning session will be delayed. I will wait for my queen in the east wing private room of the throne hall and have breakfast with her there first," he said with authority.

"But…" Gregory muttered.