"What was the reason behind all this? I can't see what exactly the mating ceremony had to do anything with this war," Lilac said, she waited for Jedrek to respond, but the king seemed determined to shut his lips tightly. "Or, has it anything to do with Serefina?"
There was an emotion, which flashed in Jedrek's eyes with the mention of the witch's name and this confirmed Lilac's statement.
"You want to hear the truth?" Jedrek asked with an expression that was devoid of any emotion.
Lilac gave him a look. "I have enough of your lies."
"Yes," Jedrek replied curtly. "It has something to do with her."
Lilac could feel her heart beating faster. She had expected this answer, but she was still surprised when Jedrek admitted it readily.
"Your reason?" Lilac gritted her teeth. The feelings of disappointment began to rise within her
