Chapter 180 - Unseen Forces at Play

Arman sat by himself in his quarters as a rare silence descended upon the palace, but his mind was anything but serene. He wondered where Ramin had disappeared, not for the first time. They had been entwined by the complex web of Arcanis's politics for years, sharing alliances and brotherhood. Ramin, however, had moved away from everything. He felt hatred and rage at the idea that he could simply leave everything behind and leave Arman to deal with the growing difficulties by himself. He briefly contemplated doing the same, putting aside the brutal world he had spent years learning. He may look for a solitary existence, away from the mayhem of the palace, away from the accusations and treachery. He possessed the riches and assets necessary to disappear and live in peace, out of his enemies' grasp. But after giving the thought some thought, he dismissed it with a shake of his head. He was too far gone to turn back now. Lady Shahan would fabricate the story to make running appear