Nicole POV
From the balcony, I watched Jake in the yard below, speaking in hushed tones to a group of his men.
It was impossible not to feel a flare of resentment seeing him there, acting so comfortable, as if he already owned the palace. His men seemed to follow his every word, their expressions serious and loyal, and I could not help but feel a chill run down my spine. They moved through the palace grounds like they belonged there. But their presence terrified me. Who knew what they might be planning? And the triplets lived here now.
I tried to strain my ears, hoping to catch a hint of what they were saying, but their voices were too low. When Jake suddenly looked up toward the balcony, I ducked behind one of the pillars,
My heart raced. I hope he did not see me. I remained hidde
