Simone POV
Trevor and I follow closely behind Noreen and Jared. Phillip falls into step behind us. I feel bad that I suspected him, but I knew he had feelings for Jared. He had always been stoic, but it was the warmth in his eyes every time I saw him looking at Jared that made me realize he had feelings for him. As we make our way through the castle, I notice the looks of shock I'm getting from members of the Shimmer, but no one makes a move to try and talk to me.
I'm not sure what story the fae people were told about my sudden disappearance, but I'm sure my father made sure whatever it was didn't make him look bad. He always cared about his title far more than he cared about me and Jared. Jared starts to slow down as we approach a darkened hallway. The guard standing near the large met
