The King's Assassin

by M.M. Brownlow

“You did well tonight, Alexius.” Collin was guiding her to their carriage, preparing to send her home.

  Alexius was petulant. “He spent a lot of time with that princess, though. You know, the girl from Evendell. He really seems to like her.” Alexius shook her head, sending her blond curls tumbling around her shoulders. She looked a lot like her brother.

  “You don’t have to worry about her. She’s not his type. I'll make sure that she’s not going to be a problem.”

  Her father’s tone of voice reassured Alexius. He seemed so sure that Eryk would choose her. She also knew that Branden had a lot of influence on Eryk, and he was pulling for her too. But it would be a long three weeks, waiting for Eryk’s official decision.

  Collin shut the door to the carriage and hurried back into the castle just as a warm summer rain started to fall. He liked the rain; it had a way of washing everything clean.