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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

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

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

a small, respectful bow. “Please don’t hesitate

appreciate that,” I said smoothly.

clicked shut behind me.

a mess, her eyes wild, and her expression a mixture of rage and disbelief. The moment she saw me, she bared her teeth in

are you doing here?” she spat.

the desk before sitting down. I studied her, taking in what

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

absurd. And to my

Sadness.

“I wish it hadn’t come to this, Amanda. I really do.”

“But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands is an incompetent

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shouldn’t speak so openly about that,” I mused. “You

humorless laugh. “My life is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David and me because you were

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

her eyes. “Honest about

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

dilated, her breath hitching. The crazed look

her teeth. “I

forward, my voice turning

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