Chapter 45

Hours had passed since Stella had arrived to the room and we were still waiting for Bella and Zane to come and talk to us, as there still had been no sign of Rayne.

"What do you think is going on?" I ask Pop, as we continue to sit and sip tea.

"Knowing Zane, him and Bella are most likely questioning everyone in the palace trying to find someone who may have seen Rayne." she replies simply.

"Why is it taking so long?" I ask.

"You don't want to know." Stella replies gently, and I furrow my brows, not really liking the sound of it but also somewhat curious to know why.

Before I can even try to push the topic, the door opens and we all jump up thinking it's Rayne, only for Zane to walk inside.

"Where is Bella?" Pop asks, as she notices Bella is not with him.

"She is going back to the office to look around and see if maybe Rayne left any note on any issues or received any letters that perhaps he didn't share with anyone." Zane replies, and Pop nods her head in understanding.

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