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Chapter 0354

"Does that mean he's announced David's arrest, too?" I asked.

"Yes," Alexander said, irritation flashing across his face. It was obvious-once again, the king had made a major decision without giving us a heads-up.

I turned to Diana, suspicion creeping into my expression. She had been advising the king. She was pretending to be surprised now, but she must have known.

And yet... something didn't add up. Amanda was her accomplice. Why would she advise the king to arrest her?

"We have to go," Alexander said, this time addressing Diana. He tightened his hold on me and we turned and started to walk, Alexander steering me toward the elevator

Behind us, Diana exhaled sharply, the click of her heels echoing as she followed.

"This is ridiculous," she snapped. "First, you bring Michael here without my permission, and now you won't even take the time to speak with me. What is the meaning of this disrespect?"

"Michael surprised us with a visit," Alexander replied coolly. "He's an adult. He's allowed to visit friends."

bitterly

to an abrupt

turned sharply to face her. In an instant, he was standing too close, forcing Diana to tilt her head to look up at him, shock-and something close to fear-flickering in her

"I-"

Alexander commanded, his voice like steel. "I have more pressing matters to deal with than your

is no way to speak to your mother," she

this is no way for a grown

anger rising, his patience-normally so vast-reaching its

forward and

his jaw clenched so tightly I could see the tension in every muscle. He was barely holding himself together. I gave his arm a gentle pull.

felt toward her was different from Alexander's. There was no personal betrayal, no heat to it.

had just vacated

on..

get to insert yourself into our lives whenever you feel like it. Your tantrums won't get you your way." My voice lowered, each word laced with finality. "We are

you," she spat "Just who the hell do you think you

voice edged with a growl.

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