جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 40

I blinked. My cycle? I had always been regular, and it had never caused me anything like the symptoms I had experienced. I had certainly never collapsed from the pain of simple cramps!GideonI listened as the healer explained that Clara was simply experiencing her normal menstrual cycle. I translat

He hadn’t been so secretive when we were young. Back then, Marcus had relied on me. He came to me with his problems or when he needed advice.I missed the bond we used to share. I had no idea when Marcus had become so secretive. I didn’t know why he’d stopped trusting me. I wished there was some way

ClaraI was busy with my duties the next day. I was determined to do a great job. I barely paid attention to my surroundings.I didn’t realize there was someone else in the hall. I thought I was alone.An arm snaked out and caught me around the throat. I was pulled close against a strong, male body.

ClaraPrince Marcus gave me his orders. He wanted me to be a spy for him. He wanted an agent close to Prince Gideon. He told me that as a servant, I could stay close to Prince Gideon and watch him without anyone thinking it was suspicious.“No one pays any attention to servants, after all,” Prince M

ClaraI was told to meet Prince Marcus in the same gazebo where Nora and I had breakfast before. He made me wait long enough that I wondered if I had the wrong location.Finally, Prince Marcus arrived. He sprawled on the seat across from me. He grinned smugly.I opened the satchel I carried, and rev