Juliette When Alexander’s mother finally speaks and asks for Martina, I think it’s safe to say that every soul present was able to connect the dots and we knew instantly who else had betrayed the Royal family. I know the female guard was not my biggest fan, but I genuinely thought she was as loyal to the Royce family as Teagen, since she was trusted enough to shadow me or Cleo. With no answer given to her first question, the mourning woman tries again, this time her voice physically shaking me to the core. And a quick look around confirms I’m not the only one feeling that powerful effect. “Where. Is. Martina?” The words come out as roars, and one of the Royal guards takes a step in our direction, breaking his formation. “Killed in battle, my Queen.” The man says, but I can tell there’s