Chapter 30: This Isn’t Over
Kian had never liked losing.
But this?
This felt worse than loss.
It felt like watching someone slowly disappear while still standing right in front of him.
The palace.
The prince.
The engagement.
Every time he thought about it, his chest tightened all over again.
Kian sat alone in his office long after midnight, sleeves rolled up, laptop open in front of him while documents and reports scattered across the desk.
But he barely noticed the mess.
Because his focus had narrowed into one thing.
Prince Alexander Montclair.
Kailey stood near the doorway holding two cups of coffee, watching her brother silently for a moment before walking in.
“You’ve been in here for hours,” she said softly.
Kian didn’t look up immediately.
“Thanks.”
Kailey placed the
