Chapter 259 The Excalibur

• Tyler turned and glanced at Yara’s frozen form, guilt twisting in his stomach like a knife. “I can’t even protect her from Veronica. I’ve failed her over and over.”
• “So, you don’t believe you have the right to rule?” the Lady of the Lake asked softly. Her hands retracted, bringing the Excalibur closer to her bosom.
• Tyler took a deep breath, forcing himself to meet her bottomless eyes. “Lately, I’ve started thinking maybe it’s not a mistake. Maybe it’s what I’m supposed to do. I’m not sure I’m good enough—honestly, I’m scared I’ll mess it up worse—but I want to try. I’ll prove it if I have to.”