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Alexander masked his irritation well, but I could tell he was growing weary of the King’s manic energy. Still, he didn’t protest. Instead, he placed a steadying hand on my lower back as we followed the King to the door.

The King poked his head out, calling to the guards. “Escort Luna Black to the prisoner’s cell and give them privacy.”

Alexander leaned close to my ear. “Are you sure about this?

“Yes,” I whispered. “I have a plan.”

A ghost of a smirk crossed his lips. “Of course you do.” He kissed my cheek. “Don’t let her get under your skin.”

“She won’t,” I assured him.

One of the guards stepped forward, hesitation flickering across his face. “Follow me,

“Luna,” Alexander corrected, his voice sharp.

The guard flushed, nodding quickly. “Apologies. Luna, I’ll take you down.”

“)

The staircase leading to the basement was carpeted, muffling my footsteps. Though the air grew colder, there were no eerie creaks or ominous sounds–just sterile silence. The guard in front of me remained quiet until we reached the door.

The moment the door swung open, a flustered young guard

face. “I’ve been hoping someone would relieve me-” His words trailed off as his eyes landed on me,

senior guard instructed. “The Luna will

a small, respectful bow. “Please don’t

said smoothly.

clicked shut behind

sat on a narrow bed, one wrist shackled to the wall behind her. Her once–polished appearance had crumbled–her hair was a mess, her eyes wild, and her expression

the hell are you doing here?” she

closer but stayed just out of reach, pulling a chair away from the desk before

my best friend. I had imagined we’d be inseparable for life. But now, she was caged, frantic,

to my surprise, I felt something

Sadness.

here to talk,” I said softly. “I wish it hadn’t come

she snapped. “But apparently every assassin in the

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I mused. “You ll ruin any chance

a humorless laugh. “My life is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David and me because you were jealous, You couldn’t handle that we were in love.”

myself and shook my head. “You know what? In honor

her eyes. “Honest about what?”

her closely. “And everything I did to make sure

look in her eyes sharpened into something more dangerous.

it.” She bared her teeth. “I knew you did this

leaned forward, my voice turning ice–cold. “I

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