Chapter 45

• -45-
• Kiriv’s POV
• I simmered, tending to my wounds. I had never encountered a "no," nor had I faced a denial of my desires. Uncle Jakilum and Hathi failed to provide any guidance on how to manage this situation. My usual tactics for getting what I wanted were off the table. Hornis owed nothing to the Capital ... no debts, no laws broken. I couldn't manipulate him in any way. Uncle Jakilum had firmly warned me that any attempt to do so would lead to serious consequences for me.