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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.

but unmistakable, laced with fury and desperation. The moment the door swung open,

been hoping someone would relieve me-” His words trailed off as his

instructed. “The Luna will speak with the prisoner

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

I said smoothly.

shut

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 a mixture of rage and disbelief.

hell are you

the desk before sitting down. I studied

life. But now, she was caged, frantic, half–crazed–all because she had

absurd. And to my

Sadness.

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

snapped. “But apparently

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mused. “You

You saw to that. You ruined things between David

know what? In honor of our friendship, I’m going to be completely honest

her eyes. “Honest about

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

breath hitching. The crazed look

“I knew you did this to me.“”

voice

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