Chapter 254: Winged Angel I

Just like that, Daphne suddenly understood why Luis suddenly showed her so much more care than when they were in front of the others.

"I am not like you, Luis," Daphne said somberly. "As a member of the royal family, you should be looking out for your people, not just try to save your own skin."

Luis tried to rebut but Daphne wasn't finished. She didn't want to hear from a brother who was too cowardly to stand up for her even though he always knew what their other siblings did to her was wrong.

"I'll be there at the gathering point when I've ensured everyone's safety." Without allowing Luis another chance to speak, Daphne broke the connection between their sodalite crystals for now, cutting him off. She stuffed the stone back into the tiny satchel she carried, securing the flap.