ridoc had been your friend since the moment you’d crossed the parapet behind him, shoving someone off who had been reaching to grab the two of you.

you’d saved his life, the two of you had gotten close throughout the year. you had even manifested at the same time as him.

it’s why you felt so guilty hiding such a big secret.

you were royalty. heir to the throne of navarre, sibling to aaric and halden. and nobody knew.

not even your best friend.

“did you hear?” ridoc murmured, leaning close to whisper to you during battle briefing. “aaric revealed who he is. he’s a prince.”