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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.

fury and desperation. The moment the door swung open, a

his face. “I’ve been hoping someone would relieve me-” His

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

guard hesitated, then gave me a small, respectful bow. “Please don’t hesitate to call if you

that,” I said smoothly. “But I

door clicked shut behind me.

once–polished appearance had crumbled–her hair was a mess, her eyes wild, and her expression a mixture of rage and disbelief. The moment she saw me, she bared her teeth in a

you doing here?” she spat.

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

life. But now, she was caged, frantic, half–crazed–all because she had tried to kill me

And to my

Sadness.

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

apparently every assassin in the

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I mused. “You ll

saw to that. You ruined things

my head. “You know what? In honor of our friendship, I’m going to

eyes. “Honest about what?”

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

The crazed look in

teeth. “I knew

my voice turning

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