MIRA'S POVMy feet were rooted in place and I couldn't move. I couldn't possibly face him after accusing him like this.My face felt hot, burning with shame and I knew what I would see if I faced him. The disappointment and hurt.I heard Garrick walking up behind me. He peered down at the locket in the drawer, then at the one around the Rogue King's neck."Ahh, great," Garrick said, his voice overly cheerful, trying to smooth things over. "This must be your locket, Miss Mira. See this was totally just a misunderstanding."I wanted to disappear. I wished the floor would open up and swallow me whole in that moment I forced myself to turn around.The Rogue King was standing by the bassinet, Cahaya still in his arms. His amber eyes met mine and I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out. I closed it. Opened it again and closed it.He raised a brow at me. "I'm glad it was just a misunderstanding," he said, his voice flat. "And Miss Mira found hers. I wonder what would have happened i
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