LOGINKaine’s POVMy mind is racing so fast that I can barely cling to a single thought before ten more shove it out of the way. It’s all too loud, too complicated.What the fuck am I supposed to do?Things have never been good between my stepmother and I, but I never dreamed that it would escalate to thi
The chatter in the room grows as everyone stops addressing the King directly and talks among themselves about the Prince. Now that the evidence has been disproven, everyone feels confident enough to voice their doubts based on what they know about Kaine’s personality.My eyes focus on the Queen who,
“Ember?” the King prompts again.I have no idea why he’s putting so much faith in me. I didn’t expect the other guard’s word to matter that much to him, but he asked me for my opinion before the actual Scribe who was assigned the job.It doesn’t feel like I’m a suspect scrambling for survival anymor
The King stares at us, supposedly trying to make up his mind about if he’ll allow it or not. I refuse to look too eager and solidify my expression into a blank one.Before he can speak, there’s another voice that comes from my side. “I’ll vow for her as well!”“And me!”After about twenty guards voi
Royal law states that all matters like inspection must be done in public. So, even though the Court was technically in recess, no one moved a muscle to take a break. Everyone wants to see how this is going to play out.A show for their consumption.The energy in the room was so heavy that it was nea
“Prince Kaine, you truly had no idea of the suspicions of Laramie Bell before he was arrested?” the King asks, doubt lacing his tone.“Truly, Father, My King, I swear to you that I had no idea that Mr. Bell was even under the Crown’s suspicion.”The King opens his mouth to say more, but the Queen in
I am numb by the time Kaine stops lecturing me about what I should and shouldn’t have done. I know that I shouldn’t have gone behind his back, but my time at the palace must come to an end and I vowed to do whatever it takes to help Kaine maintain his place as heir.I walk back to my room in silence
EmberRobert covers my eyes as he leads me down a small path. I was skeptical of his intentions at first, but our long nights of travel have made me remember why Robert and I had been friends once, a long time ago.I roll my eyes before remembering that he can’t see them and let out a soft laugh.Th
Bianca glances behind her one last time before slipping out the front gate of the palace. Lila has been distant since their last conversation in the library and Bianca is becoming desperate for someone to help her with her plans.Ember is pregnant with Kaine’s pup and Bianca decides that something h
The pity in Bianca’s eyes turns cold for just a second before she catches herself. “I know that you had sex with Kaine. It couldn’t have been anyone else.”I shake my head. “No. I-”“Stop trying to hide it!” She snaps.Panic floods my veins as I think of something, anything to say to convince her. I







