"I know about the prophecy," Anna hissed, she glared at Liam, then at Andreas, the king's loyal guard. Her eyes that were the color of the mist seemed to glint with a flash of anger as she tried to express what she was feeling. "You used that prophecy to save me? Is that the only way?"

Anna's body was shaking and Mila was having a hard time understanding what her sister was going through emotionally.

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Anna looked frightened, but there was also anger in her eyes. She looked helpless, but at the same time her sister was very stubborn about what she believed in.

Exactly what kind of situation was this? Mila didn't know that Anna had this kind of problem and she wasn't as simple as she remembered.

"Yes," Liam replied curtly. "You made an unforgivable mistake Anna, I don't know how you could be so impulsive by betraying your people just because of your disappointment in me."

Anna shook her head vigorously, she ignored Liam's words. "Do you believe in the prophecy?"

Liam was silent for a moment.

"I know that you don't believe in that kind of thing Liam, it's just a letter that your father kept hidden. No one can validate the truth." Anna was adamant in her opinion, because now she could see how firm Liam was with his decision.

"I don't believe the prophecy." Anna's eyes softened slightly after she heard Liam's words, but those words had not ended yet. "But the elders believe it."

Anna bit her lip tightly, her body was shaking. "They know about it? Did you tell them?"

It was no secret that the elders were obsessed with prophecies, and it went without saying that they simply believed in it. Mainly because it was the final prophecy of the only fortune teller in their clan and no one knew about it until the king's death some time ago due to war with humans.

Maybe this was also what triggered Liam to act even colder toward Anna. Not only because of her betrayal by giving such an important book to the enemy, but also her affair with a human.

It was disgusting in Liam's eyes, but he still had a soft side to him for Anna. Because after all, Anna was once someone he trusted. Even when it was evident that she didn't think so.

"I told them," Liam said. "And they believe if you are removed, the prophecy will not come true and the actions you have taken have only strengthened their reason for getting rid of you."

Anna laughed grimly, the sound of her laughter echoing in the empty hall. "Get rid of me? What do you mean get rid of me? By putting me in exile?" Anna asked, but then an understanding came to her. "By killing me? You will kill me."

"You left me with no other choice," Liam then walked closer to Anna and the woman stepped back from him, looking terrified at the determined gaze in Liam's unwavering eyes that were locked with hers.

"You should think about our people too!" Anna cried desperately. "You must have realized why I was chosen as the future queen. I am the only best candidate for you and can give you the successor of this kingdom."

Liam wanted this to end quickly, but he also didn't want Anna to be in the dark without knowing what was really going on. "That is one of the reasons why the king did not expose the prophecy."

Yes, because just like Liam, the previous king didn't believe in things like this either. The two of them were more concerned about the existence of their nation, rather than thinking about what might happen, something that wasn't even certain.

Anna's eyes were glazed over, her breath was hoarse as she tried to find a way to free herself from this complicated situation she had created herself.

"You are the king now, whatever you say is an absolute order." Anna tried to make Liam see another point of view. "If you want me, then no one will dispute your words."

Liam stared into Anna's eyes for a long time, before he finally said, "I used to want you, but not now."

Anna squinted her eyes, those were strong words and very cruel to her. "You want to kill me?"

Liam clenched his jaw tightly. "I am the king, if I don't enforce the existing rules, then am I still worthy to lead our people?"

A grim snort and laughter erupted from Anna's throat. She knew that the reason would be like this. "You always put things like that ahead of me."

"You should have done the same since you are a queen." Liam didn't understand why Anna didn't understand this point. What other kind of attention should Liam give her? This woman was too demanding to an extent that Liam himself had difficulty understanding.

Her thirst for attention made Anna unable to think properly and rationally, while those were the things she needed most as a future queen.

"I don't think I will be a queen any time soon. You are going to get rid of me," Anna said fiercely. She tried to make herself look brave, but failed. "So you think getting rid of me is the best way? Don't you think about what will happen in the future?"

What Anna meant was of course because she didn't see any other better candidate than herself as a queen figure, who would provide a successor to this kingdom. Meanwhile, this was a very important point and can't be ignored that easily.

No matter what the elders decided and how Liam felt, they had to think of a potential successor.

For this reason, Anna became arrogant in her decision to take the forbidden book, because she thought that no one would dare to touch her, even if she was found out.

"No," Liam replied. "For the first time the elders and I came to the same agreement. You will be punished according to the terms of being a traitor."

"Then you think by killing me you will be free from the prophecy?" Anna gritted her teeth. "You think there is a better woman than me?"

Fangs and claws sprang from Anna's slender fingers, her hands curved, indicating she was ready to attack to defend her life, even though the possibility of her being victorious against Liam and Andreas at the same time was impossible.

On the other hand, Mila had never seen Anna like this, she had never even heard Anna raise her voice or be in a fighting position.

Anna had been raised to be their queen for as long as Mila could remember and therefore she didn't need any hard training to defend herself, as there would always be someone willing to lay down their lives for her.

"Yes, we have decided on another candidate to fill your position," Liam replied curtly and he could see the surprise in Anna's eyes.

"Who's that b*tch?!" Anna cried angrily and this made Mila flinch.

She had never heard Anna curse before.

"Mila," Liam replied in a firm voice.

And when that name was finally uttered, a low but menacing growl erupted from Anna's throat, echoing through the room, rattling the stone walls around them.

"You can't replace me with Mila! She has no eligibility to be a future queen!" Anna screamed in frustration.

"Then you think after what you did, you have the eligibility to be a future queen?" Liam asked Anna back. "You have all the eligibility for a traitor."

Liam's anger seemed almost unstoppable because of his disappointment with Anna. He thought he could finally trust someone and have someone who would always be by his side no matter what.

Liam was so stupid to think that Anna was always eager to listen to him whenever he told her about the royal problems he had to deal with, he thought that Anna had the same vision as him.

But it turned out to be all just a pretense.

It's also possible that his decision to kill Anna was not solely due to her betrayal and infidelity but also mixed with a deep sense of disappointment and anger that Liam couldn't express.

"Liam… Liam… I am sorry…" Anna knelt in front of Liam and held his feet tightly. "I promise I will be the queen you want me to be and not repeat my mistakes again. I will tell you everything I know about Rick, but I am sorry…" Anna pleaded with tears streaming down her beautiful eyes.

It turns out that death was so scary that it made Anna fall to her knees in front of Liam. Losing her position as queen by being replaced by her own sister was also a defeat that Anna could not accept.

Liam flinched when he saw Anna's tears, but the look in his eyes showed neither sympathy nor pity for the woman.

But, in the next second Anna lunged at Liam with her sharp claws, aiming for the king's neck.

It was a desperate attack as Anna realized there was nothing she could do to save herself. For an unknown reason, she knew that Liam would not forgive her. She had gone too far and tested the king's patience to the limit.

Unfortunately, Anna's efforts were fruitless, Andreas put himself between Liam and her.

However, very quickly, Liam threw Andreas away and faced Anna head-on.

And it was this moment that Mila remembered, when Liam stabbed his sharp and powerful claws into Anna's chest and killed her instantly.

Liam was a great fighter. He knew how to kill his enemy in just one swift attack, and that's what he did to Anna.

The future queen felt no excruciating pain and Mila could see her body fall into Liam's arms, as he told Andreas. "Tell the elders about this."