JACKSON I returned from the palace and went straight into my room. I didn't need a disturbance from anyone. Before I left, I had told Liam that I wanted to meet the king and that he should sort out solutions on his end. I didn't imagine that coming from the King's place would only worsen the reason I went. The king had made me more anxious than ever. Now, I am only going to choose between two things, stay with Sarah forever, or abandon her to carry her so-called burden. “The second is not an option, you know that, I do not care what you think about my mate, but leaving her alone is not an option,” Tom interrupted amidst the chaos going on inside me. “You and unwanted opinions. I never consulted you, Tom.” I yelled angrily. I could have easily done the easiest thing I do Tom always, be

