"Then she must die," Queen Lavinia said, her hand sliding down to rub at her round belly. My son grew in her belly after several years of trying to conceive. A Mage of Thosi had cast a spell to ensure that her first child would be male.
The succession had to be maintained.
"Yes," I nodded, glancing at Lady Delilah. Would she balk at killing one of her fellow knights.
"She must surely die to protect your kingdom," Delilah answered, her lips curling in a smile.
"This must be delicately down, Your Majesty," John said. "The Knights Deute protect our realm. But they are neutral in manners of politics. If we are found to interfere, there could be...repercussions."
Lady Delilah laughed.
John glared at her. "Do you have something to add, madam?"
"Killing her will be no great chore. She is about to embark on her Quest!"
"And?" I asked Delilah. "It is rare for a Knight to die on a Quest."
