Chapter 84

He looks down the hallway once more, taking hold of my arm, just above my elbow, as he forces me along. After a moment, the air grows cooler and my chest feels like a heavy weight has been lifted off of it. I inhale sharply, my eyes closing, relishing the fresh cool air that fills my lungs.

“What is she doing out of her cage?” someone asks and I snap my eyes open to see Jennifer standing in front of us, her hands on her hips, her eyes glowing like an ember in a waning campfire.

“Move,” the guard with me grunts out, taking an imposing step toward her. She rolls her eyes and shifts her hips before she glances at me and back up at him, a curious arch to her brow.

“No.” She insists. “Not a chance in hell. She shouldn’t be out of her cell, Tieran.”

“The king wanted to see her and when he was done, he demanded I take her back to her cell. Unless you think you are higher ranking than him, I

I suggest you step aside.” He bites out at her. She looks surprised, as her demeanor changes and she clears her throat, looking back down the way we came from.

“He is awake?” She asks, sounding a little worried.

“Of course he is.” He snorts.

“And he is down here? Why the hell is the king hiding in the depths of the mountain when he should be up-”

“The king goes and does as he pleases. He doesn’t owe you or anyone an explanation, so I suggest you stop questioning what he is doing and step aside.” He says, pushing me forward.

“It’s just that Giselle said…” she trails off for a moment and clears her throat. Her demeanor changes completely as she smooths her outfit out with her hands and steps to the side. “Carry on,”

Tieran frowns at her but ushers me along, looking over his shoulder before frowning as he turns me down a different hallway. He presses me into the wall, peeking around the corner for a second, and then he hums in thought.

Its obvious something is amiss, but with not knowing either of them well and having no desire to know them any better than I currently do, I keep my mouth shut.

“Does she not seem suspicious to you?” He asks, absentmindedly.

yes?” I give him a confused look, and he blinks down at me like he forgot it was even squished between him and the wall. Tieran takes a step

he looks

find my way back,” I offer, and he chuckles under his breath.

teases as he walks

the king?” I ask quietly,

mate of the king. If anything, he should

what she does. She manipulates everything and everyone to her whim. For what? Well, that is the question I am still trying to work out. Yes, they want me because I am a hybrid, but

mutters, “I don’t

by the lack of trust in the kingdom where everyone still fights for what they are told, even if they

I ask him, yanking my arm from

a nudge forward.

I growl at him and

is boss here.” He shrugs. “And it’s amusing to watch you huff and throw a fit.”

is he being friendly with me? Well, as friendly

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Chapter 84

so we can strike our deal and I can leave this literal

trains his annoyed

hisses at her as his name echoes down the stone walls. He freezes, his body going rigid as he looks around.

me. We twist and turn down the halls; the air growing colder and damp until we finally break into the

whisper, and he nods in acknowledgement.

into my cell. I stumble, tripping over my feet as I grunt and land on the hard ground. I spin to scowl up at him just as Jennifer comes running in, out of breath, like she had been chasing us.

a

you looking for me?” He asks her

could take it as far as I need to in order to make

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