81. Stepping Down

My heart forgot how to breathe.

This was what I was scared about. That Prince Albert will finally realize that we two had met before.

What to do?

I’m afraid I will be the reason why Eli would be ousted from his position as the king.

Be calm. You can find a way to get out of the situation, okay?

This fool had not realized anything. I must continue pretending that I did not know him.

I chuckled. “Why would I be familiar to you? As far as I remember, we never had the chance to have a proper conversation before. Perhaps you are already mistaken, Prince Albert. We did not meet before.”

His brows formed a straight line.

“Indeed? But I cannot shake off the feeling that you are truly familiar.”

I paled.

Dammit.

His eyes continued to question my statement.

"I don't think—"

“Nonsense. My wolf had an excellent memory. She will tell me if we meet or not. But right now, all she was saying is that we never encountered each other before.”

“Oh, I see.” He bowed at me. “My apologies, Your Grace. I