Nora's POV
"But I don't want this responsibility," I say quickly. "Can't I just renounce the crown or something?"
Shane's expression grows troubled as he considers my words. "Perhaps there's a way. The most straightforward solution would be to restore Hugo to his throne. You were only able to claim it because of his absence. If he returned and you chose not to challenge him for power, the throne would revert to him naturally."
"Then make that happen," James declares. "Nora doesn't have to leave us."
I glance up from my plate and catch the fear written across James's features. The realization hits me like a physical blow, and suddenly I understand his fury when I declared myself Hell's Queen. Ruling Hell means I'd have to relocate there.
Actually live there.
"That's exactly what I intend to do, once I locate my brother."
Shane's gaze finds mine, his expression gentling.
