Jessie's POVFor the rest of the day, I locked my door and refused to open it for anyone.Lisa came first; her soft knock was accompanied by her gentle voice. "Princess Jessie? I brought you some tea. And some light food, just in case you are hungry.""I am okay, Lisa," I called through the door. "Thank you, but I need to be alone right now.""Are you sure? I could just sit with you. I don't have to talk, I could just...""I am sure," I said firmly, though I tried to keep my tone kind. "I promise I am alright. I just need some time."I heard her hesitate outside, then finally her footsteps retreated down the hallway.A few hours later, my father sent guards. Their heavy footsteps approached, followed by a formal knock."Princess Jessie, Alpha Marcus requests your presence.""Tell my father I am resting," I said. "I will see him later.""But Princess, the Alpha was quite insistent...""I said later," I repeated, putting more steel into my voice.They left, though I could hear them mutt
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