I sprinted through the hallways, making my way to my brother's hidden door to his bedroom. When I arrived, I banged on the door, hearing him shout from the other side to stop. The door creaked open, revealing my brother with bloodshot eyes and a clear hangover. "Wow, Alex, you look like death warmed over," I teased, stepping into his room. He pulled me in and shut the door behind us. My eyes darted to the three naked figures—two women and one man—sleeping in his bed. Raising an eyebrow at him, I couldn't help but chuckle. "Perks of being king," he muttered, shrugging nonchalantly. "What brings you here at this ungodly hour, sis?" he asked, leading me to his living room. I took a seat, inhaling deeply before spilling the news. "Lycorin invited me to his private house, served me pastrie

