"Christopher Maglan…" Alancho muttered under his breath as he assessed the confident, handsome youngster. Despite the intel his people had on the boy, no one had expected the Monos Faction to move this fast since their so-called heir shouldn't have been anywhere near ready for the throne, especially when taking account his age.
Meanwhile, because Auri and Natalia were still frozen in shock, Drai hurriedly wrested himself from their hold and ran toward his former roommate. However, Liam suddenly appeared at his side and grabbed his shoulder, pulling him to a stop.
"Please refrain from interrupting this momentous occasion, Drai," the old man whispered. "Even Master and I wouldn't be able to protect you from everyone else's wrath if this goes awry. As you see, they've been desperate for this day."
Drai gave Liam a frustrated look as he replied, "You think I can just sit and watch while my best friend and his cronies are getting all these people killed?"
