TIARA THORNELLS
The moment those words left my mouth, I saw Jaime’s expression tighten, his forehead crease deeply with worry, and without hesitation, he rushed toward me.
“Miss Tiara,” he said in a firm, serious tone as he came to a halt directly in front of me. “We need to move immediately. The butler showed us a passage, a hidden way out. We have to take it now. The king’s vampire knights are already outside... waiting in full force. They said if you don’t surrender in the next few minutes... they’ll force their way into Commander Brigo's mansion.”
“Then I won’t let that happen,” I answered softly.
I looked at him and gave him a gentle smile. But I could see it clearly, he was scared. Not for himself, but for me. For what might happen if I refused to run.
“I’m tired of hiding, Jaim
