Chapter 43

JAREK

I am sitting in my father's office watching him pace back and forth like a mad man. The floor shakes as each one of his footsteps grows heavier than the last. I know that he spoke to Keena's father earlier today. I do not know what was said but apparently it was not good.

"Would you stop pacing and tell me what is going on?" I grumble at him.

"The King is coming for his daughter," my father chokes out. "I can only assume that he is going to bring the royal guard with him."

"I thought you said they wouldn't come for her," I growl loudly. "She is my fated mate, they cannot just take her from me."

"They can if they know she didn't come here willingly," the wrinkles on my father's face become more and more deep as he continues to pace his office.

"And why would they know that?" I try to remain calm.

"I had to ask for the amulet somehow," sweat is forming on my father's brow and dripping down his face.

"We have to leave," I say, trying not to panic. "Let's take