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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.

laced with fury and desperation. The moment

he breathed, scrubbing a hand over his face. “I’ve been hoping someone would relieve me-” His words trailed off as

door,” the senior guard instructed. “The Luna will speak with the prisoner

younger guard hesitated, then gave me a small, respectful bow. “Please don’t hesitate

smoothly. “But I won’t need help”

door clicked shut behind me.

eyes wild, and her expression a mixture

the hell are you

chair away from the desk before sitting down. I studied her, taking in

friend. I had imagined we’d be inseparable for life. But now, she was caged, frantic, half–crazed–all because she had tried to kill me

was absurd. And to my surprise, I felt

Sadness.

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

“But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands is an incompetent

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that,” I mused. “You ll ruin any chance at a

out a humorless laugh. “My life is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David

shook my head. “You know what? In honor of our friendship, I’m going to be completely honest with you.”

her eyes. “Honest about what?”

tilted my head, watching her closely. “And everything I did to make sure you and David ended up exactly where you are

The crazed look in her eyes sharpened into

“I knew

forward, my voice turning

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