Lucian laughed as Robert laughed and pulled the princess into him. He placed his hand on her jaw forcing her to look at Robert, while the talon demon forced him to the ground. Lucian chuckled, "I feel as though, you might be here for more reason than just duty."

The man's hand rest on Lauralye's shoulder before running down her bare arm and grabbing her wrist. He rose it to his face, "But can't you feel it, Robert, or have you senses dulled to the whimsical of the world?" He looked at Robert, "She's quite powerful. Such a shame no one told her."

Lauralye looked at Lucian confused, causing the man to laugh at her, "Poor soul. You are gifted your highness. Just like your mother was. That's why I killed her."

The princess swallowed, "Are you going to kill me?"

Lucian chuckled, "Not yet. Only if you prove to be... unhelpful. See your mother loved her husband and when things got harder with him, she had you. She had much to fight against us for. You... Have a husband who you don't love, a father who throws you into dungeons, and a country you barely even know. You can join us."

"Join you? Then why did.... you try to kill me?"

"Simple miscommunication. Luckily, Robert was there," He ran a finger along Lauralye's jaw, looking her in the eye, "I can teach you how powerful you are. Show you the world. I can let you be free. If you join me."

"What do you mean... powerful?"

Lucian grinned, "I'm glad you asked," He squeezed the wrist he held, causing her to shriek and fire to erupt from her hand. When he released her, she cradled her wrist and looked at him incredulously. Lucian smiled, "You are a witch, Princess."