Kai POV
The journey to the Prince's castle is arduous but full of excitement. When we pull up, I can't help but stare in awe as we all gather together outside of it. Prince Jasper's expression is smug, but also happy, grateful to be back home. We don't even make it two steps when guards suddenly appear, vampires of course, their red eyes glowing in the dark. Winter grabs hold of my hand and squeezes it, while King Axel merely examines his fingernails, not fussed in the least. Prince Jasper looks annoyed more than anything.
"Halt" says one of the guards gruffly "what is your business here, especially foul creatures such as yourselves."
King Axel gives a hiss and I notice his eyes turn pitch black at the insult. Prince Jasper looks incredulous.
"Do you not recognise your own prince" th
