FREYA We gather at the portal at midnight. Me, Desmond, Jason, Raymond Baltazar, Odrin, and Lea. The most unlikely company that you can only find. But what makes me stunned the most is when Troy appears out of nowhere and takes his place at the arch. “Okay, I need someone to explain to me what are you doing here,” I say, raising my brow, “Is Rickie fine?” “I don’t know what okay means but Rickie is already asleep and so is that maid,” the Crown Prince replies calmly. “She has a name, you know,” I roll my eyes, “You’ve been living with her for weeks! Just how is it that you still don’t remember it?!” “It’s Annika,” he answers unexpectedly softly, “I apologize if I…” “Just what are you doing here again?” I interrupt him. “Helping,” he sighs through his nostrils, “You need

