No matter how hard I fought, I couldn't match a man's strength.
The prince was behind me, tightening the cord around my throat until I couldn't breathe.
I kicked desperately and clawed at anything I could reach, but I couldn't break free.
He leaned close to my ear. "You really are clever. That nonexistent love led you straight to my greatest secret.
"Only the dead don't talk."
I clenched my teeth as the taste of blood filled my mouth.
Just as I was about to black out from lack of air, the door crashed open and several figures rushed inside.
The woman in front grabbed a lamp from the table and smashed it into the prince's head.
The other two kicked, struck, and scratched him until he was completely unconscious.
I clutched my throat and struggled for breath.
Chloe hurried to my sid
