TIARA THORNELLS
“If you mention that name again, you won’t be leaving this tower.”
My heart pounded in my chest.
“Zatan is no longer in the castle. That means you’ll follow me now. Only me. No one else. Is that clear, Tiara?” His eyes glowed even brighter, burning through the darkness like embers.
“I—I will, Your Highness...”
I lowered my head for a moment, then slowly turned around and began walking toward the door. Before I could even touch the handle, it opened on its own, as if it had been expecting me. I stepped outside. The door quietly shut behind me with a loud thud, and I squeezed my eyes shut tightly, letting out a long, steady breath. Only then did I start down the stairs of the tower.
If it were up to me, I would have preferred Prince Zatan to be here. Whenever he was aro
