Chapter Nine
I sat in my chamber in Ashenmoor, staring out through the window as I watched the soldiers gather before eventually walking away. There was something heavy about the atmosphere, something that made it difficult to put my thoughts at ease.
Ever since the guard had delivered the scroll, I had noticed a change in the atmosphere between King Lucas and Xavier.
And then there was King Lucien.
I remembered his cold gaze when I had tried to thank him, and immediately, I rolled my eyes.
“That arrogant demon.”
I hissed under my breath, still annoyed by the way he had looked at me.
A knock on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned, expecting one of the maids, but to my surprise, Xavier walked in.
He didn't have the usual expression on his face. Instead, he looked at me i
