Chapter 28

King Caden made no attempt mask his vexation as we filed into his office two days later. Ashton was beside me, tense and fuming, because we had wanted to visit CaVaughn as soon as we got back to Crysauralia, but the king insisted that we all come to his office first. His green eyes followed Jun and the other squad leaders with displeasure as they went to stand in front of him. Kevin and the other guys sidled up beside us anxiously. “I understand that the mission I entrusted you with has failed miserably.” “Yes, your majesty,” Jun responded. “And to top it all off, my son was injured.” “Yes, your majesty.” “Do you have anything to add?” the king asked Harlow. “No, your majesty.” She sighed. “Looking back at the situation, I believe Jun made the right call. It was too bad, but we couldn’t beat them without the element of surprise on our side.” “And you?” he asked Zayne. “I