This was not the way things were supposed to end, Baron thought with a hiss as he moved through the hidden path in the forest, trying to escape the Free Fae.
He was headed to Astaria to hide in the Summer Court and monitor things before returning. Annequin might have betrayed him, but thanks to her, he had his backup plan.
Baron was not traveling alone. With him was Councilor Zion and a few other Fae assigned to protect him, along with servants carrying the most important properties he couldn't part with.
He had intentionally left Enock behind. That old fool was not smart enough. Moreover, if Violet came after him, Enock and Celeste would be the reasonable target. He couldn't risk himself.
Baron believed Queen Seraphira was dead and that he had ruined every plan of bringing her back. However, Asher's plan had failed, and now he had to deal with Violet, who would surely want revenge.
"How long till we get there?" Baron grumbled impatiently.
