Page 88 of Caged Kitten

But perhaps it was time to defy the impossible. Perhaps Prince Fintan of the Midnight Court ought to shatter expectations—just this once.

Prove them all wrong.

Be the hero.

Defend my warped little family against our enemies.

And for once, come out on top by my own merit.

Or…

Idea. A flash of brilliance. I grinned, shoving the second egg in my mouth, and then gagged dramatically at the assault on my taste buds.

Or, I suppose I could just buy our way out of here.

Everyone had a price, and it was time for the right witless pawn to finally name it.

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