Emily’s POV.
My feet slammed against the damp floor as I ran, my breaths coming in ragged gasps. So, this is what they’ve been keeping from me? My father's gamma, Randolph, was held prisoner behind these walls and he was Leia’s mate?
An ache pushed my heart and a lump formed in my throat. She was pregnant with their child. It was the reason she suddenly dismissed our chatter and left me alone in the solarium. It was never the poor flowers.
All my life, I’ve never felt this betrayed—like a helpless pawn in a game. Good grief, I’d opened my heart to them, loved him more than words could describe, and all they could do was to betray me like this?
If I hadn’t suddenly woken up and noticed Calix leaving the room and followed him stealthily to the underground, I would never have discovered
