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His features softened even more. “I wasn’t sure how you really felt about my quest to remove her from power and kill her slowly.”

“Full support. The bitch needs to die,” I confirmed.

His entire body relaxed, as if he realized in that moment he didn’t have to carry this weight alone. “Really?”

I nodded. “I think after we get my aunt, you should go to the dragon king, get him to visit Lucien with you, and convince Lucien to pledge his efforts to the war. The winter king not only borders the queen’s land, but her palace is nearest his. She would never suspect an attack from the fae. It’s a known thing that she considers the winter king a worthy adversary and would save him for last. This could be the home base of the war against her,” I informed him in a rush of excitement.

His eyes glittered, as if he too were eager about the idea. “I have to get Lucien to say yes first.”

I nodded. “You will. Like you said, he didn’t kill you. That’s a plus.”

A halfcocked smile graced Raife’s lips. I could feel his confidence in his plan returning. “Let’s go get your aunt,” he said.