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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.

laced with fury and desperation. The moment the

been hoping someone would relieve me-”

instructed. “The

bow.

that,” I said smoothly. “But I won’t need

door clicked shut behind

her. Her once–polished appearance had crumbled–her hair was a mess, her eyes wild, and her expression

the hell are you

out of reach, pulling a chair away from the desk before sitting down. I

been my best friend. I had imagined we’d be inseparable for life. But now,

And to my surprise, I

Sadness.

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

I wish you were dead!” she snapped. “But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands is an

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openly about that,” I mused. “You ll ruin any chance

is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David and me

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

narrowed her eyes. “Honest about what?”

closely. “And everything I did to make sure you and David ended up exactly where you

hitching. The crazed look in her eyes sharpened

She bared her teeth. “I knew you did

leaned forward, my voice turning ice–cold.

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