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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.

moment the door swung

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

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

younger guard hesitated, then gave me a small, respectful bow.

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

clicked shut behind

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. The moment she saw me, she bared her teeth in a

the hell are you doing here?”

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

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

was absurd. And to my surprise,

Sadness.

I said softly. “I wish it hadn’t come

snapped. “But apparently every assassin in the Roguelands is an incompetent

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

out a humorless laugh. “My life is already over. You saw to that. You ruined things between David

In honor of our friendship, I’m going to

narrowed her eyes.

“And everything I did to make

hitching. The crazed look in

her teeth. “I knew you did this

my voice turning ice–cold.

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