Chapter 290: Wait For Me
The air outside the Holy Temple was thick with the scent of incense and candle wax, a reminder of the divine presence that loomed over the empire. But only she knew the truth of that divine presence... Nothing but a hoax.
The streets were nearly empty at this hour, with only the occasional flicker of torchlight from patrolling guards. It was the perfect time for a secret meeting.
Annora stood beneath the arching stone entrance of a secluded garden behind the temple, a soft breeze rustled the leaves of the ancient oak trees that lined the garden’s perimeter.
Her thoughts were far from holy matters.
The Emperor had agreed.
In two weeks, she would be wed to Cassian.
She could already taste the victory on her lips.
Everything had fallen into place so neatly, as if fate itself was handing her the justice she had been denied in her past life. Cassian, the man who had cast her aside so easily, would become her greatest pawn. And the empire that had turned its back on her? She would make it kneel.
She did not care if there was infighting or a civil war for the succession of the throne. She intended to have her revenge. All her anger and resentment poured out.
A slow, almost wicked smile played at her lips.
The world had been cruel to her. Now, it was her turn.
And as for Benedict...