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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.”

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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

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

“The

respectful bow. “Please don’t hesitate to call

I said smoothly. “But

clicked shut

shackled to the wall behind her. Her once–polished appearance had crumbled–her hair was a mess, her eyes wild, and her expression a mixture of rage and

the hell are you doing here?” she spat.

pulling a chair away from the desk before sitting down. I studied her,

best 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 to steal my mate.

to my surprise, I felt something unexpected.

Sadness.

it hadn’t

“But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands is

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that,” I mused. “You ll ruin any

saw to that. You ruined things between David and me because you were jealous, You couldn’t handle

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

eyes. “Honest about what?”

I tilted my head, watching her closely. “And everything

breath hitching. The crazed look in her eyes

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

forward, my voice turning ice–cold. “I did.”

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