Chapter 37
I didn't sleep that night. How could I, knowing an assassin had entered my room? When I knew someone inside the palace had betrayed Damon and me, and let a killer through? I sat on the edge of the bed, staring at the door that connected my room to Damon’s. I could feel him through our bond, walking back and forth, angry and hunting for answers. Just before morning, I heard it. A scream. It was far away, but clear. A man crying, begging. Then everything went quiet. I felt cold. Damon had found someone. In the morning, there was a sharp knock on my door. "Lady Selene. His Majesty requests your presence in the throne room. Immediately." I quickly dressed in the clothes prepared for me, a dark blue gown with long sleeves that hid my bandages. My ribs still hurt, but I could manage.
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