Kaelen’s POV
It felt like he could see through me. I was bare. I could feel it and no matter how much I tried to keep in check, it was difficult. I kept overthinking. I kept going over everything and questioning my very own actions.
I wanted to hide. I didn’t know where. I felt like running again. Felt like I couldn’t do it. Didn’t know how big the trouble was or if I could even handle it. I wanted no more of it.
And staring into Cassien’s eyes, I knew he was suspicious. I tried to pull my head away but his grip was firm on my chin, keeping me in place. “Your Majesty,” George’s voice came.
He went on his knees but Cassien didn’t take his eyes off me. “I am ready to do anything to prove my innocence,” George said.
Cassien scoffed, letting go of me. “What makes you think you are a suspe
