King Anthony POV
I know that Jagger was confused when I told him how sorry I was, but I couldn't even get the words out to explain why. I plan to tell him about Simone, but I need a few minutes to gather my thoughts. The guilt I'm feeling is practically drowning me. Knowing the choices I've made have hurt the people I should have protected.
I climb the stairs two at a time until I reach the second floor. Pushing the door open to the guest room, locking it behind me. I lean my back against it and slide down to the floor. I bury my face in my hands and let the tears flow. The pain consumes me when I realize how much I have failed.
How could I have been so blind to what was happening around me? It can't be a coincidence that the witch involved in hurting Jagger is named Simone. It has t
