Joanne’s POV
“Come with me, Miss,” one of the guards said. “Prince’s orders.”
I stared at the spot where Alexander was for a long while until my eyes burned.
He was gone, as well as the soldiers who accompanied him. The barracks were a couple of hours' journey on foot, maybe an hour on horseback.
Riding a horse wasn’t an option for me because I didn’t know how to ride one; I also didn’t know how to steal one. I thought about taking off after Alexander, but I would be stopped immediately.
“Miss,” the guard said again, this time taking gentle hold of my arm.
I decided not to argue; there was nothing I could do at this time. So, I turned and walked back inside with the guards.
When we reached Alexander’s chambers, I was thankful they didn’t come inside with me. They stepped aside
