Draven POV
We had probably searched the whole palace by now without catching any sight of Elena. Where could she have gone?
I didn’t want to consider the possibility but what if she had gotten kidnapped?
This gathering was meant for those under me to pledge allegiance once more, and show their loyalty, but there were plenty among them who eyed my position and wouldn’t hesitate at a chance to bring me down.
I had been careless. I shouldn’t have let her leave the banquet hall alone. I was in the middle of pulling out my phone from my pocket to alert the guards when I suddenly heard a scream coming from the direction of the garden.
It sounded like someone was hurt.
After exchanging a brief glance filled with alarm with Lucas, we both raced to the garden. I got there before him, I’d alwa
