Magnus's anger fumed over as he carried Cassiopeia out of the Duke's palace. He ignored Duke Alexis, who was lying on the ground, defeated, and made his way to the gates of the palace. The guards stepped aside, allowing Magnus and Cassiopeia to leave, and he could feel their eyes on him as he made his way down the road.
"You're safe now," Magnus whispered to Cassiopeia, his voice filled with emotion. "I will never let anything harm you again."
"And you," Magnus said, turning to Lin, the Crown Princess's lady-in-waiting and friend. "Go to the carriage and assist the Crown Princess," he added, his voice filled with anger.
Lin nodded, hurrying to comply with Magnus's orders. She knew better than to argue with the Crown Prince in his current state of mind. She quickly made her way to the wa
