Adrianna calmed down her temper. She turned her back to him and walked to the garden outside. "What's the news?" she asked while walking.
"First you tell me what is the state of affairs?" countered Rhys. "I hope you don't backtrack," he said with sarcasm.
Adrianna stopped and gazed at him furiously. "It depends whether you are able to survive or not."
"I have come to ask for an asylum in your kingdom," stated Rhys.
"What?" Adrianna was bereft.
"Yes, I need refuge. You heard that correctly."
Shocked at the gut-less serpent in front of her, she couldn't think for a while. This shape shifter was seeking asylum without even fighting his battle. He wanted her to fight his battle and then make him wear the crown.
"Your demand is ridiculous," she said, narrowing her eyes.
"Why?" he asked with a frown. "I will give you all the information about our army. I don't want to return back to them unless this mess is sorted."
