Chapter 0585

And, frankly, Bridget was far too selfish to be a good queen. She cared about the title and the power. But what good would she actually bring to the nation? If she only cared about herself, how could she possibly empathize with the kingdom's people?

I shook my head. I was still furious.

*If you are responsible for what's happening with Ronan," I said, "you had better pray that no one finds out about it, or your entire reputation could be in shambles. You want to be queen so badly, but what happens when you fail? Don't you want a life to return to?"

"I won't fail," Bridget said with unfailing confidence.

I could barely believe what she was saying. "Is it really worth the risk?"

Bridget lifted her chin. "Anything is worth becoming queen."

It wasn't an admittance of responsibility of Ronan, but it was a near thing. She certainly wasn't denying it.

down my spine. The hairs on the back of my arms stood upright. I felt like I was looking at a different person than I'd been used to. The veneer had come off, and the

of fear spurred inside of

would kill me for the crown. She might

Ronan still out there on the loose... I

past me then and walked

looking down at the mess of melted ice

head here. I'd known that from the start, but... I hadn't realized it was like this. I could handle the bullying, even the occasional sabotage.

that look in

would do anything for it. Now, I felt as if not only would I have to watch my back for Ronan, but also for Bridget

far. Bridget was so cutthroat. I didn't know if I'd ever feel

hours past, I couldn't be sure, until Nicholas came

gaze around the room, taking in the mess and my shaking form. Immediately, he

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