Chapter Ten: Vital Information

~Nyx~

Shock filled my being, what he just said had to be a lie. The Crowned Prince would never be so bold. Why would he be so interested in me anyway? The kiss he had managed to land on my lips came to mind instantly. It made me want to internally groan. Speaking of that, why did he even kiss me to begin with. He is to be married soon. I stared at my father, my eyes wide with fear. I felt like I was suffocating in this room.

“Is there something you would like to tell me Nyx?” My father questioned me. I gulped at the venom and annoyance that was evident in his voice. I shook my head and uttered a quiet no. He sighed and rubbed his temple.

“Why is it that you can’t help but get the family into deep shit.” He slammed his fist on the desk so hard it made me jump.

“Do you know what the Duke could do to our family Nyx?” He shouted at me with pure anger. I stayed quiet and shook my head. Being careful to keep my eyes on the ground. My father sat back in his chair.

“Leave me, you’re