Him
Anger courses through me at the realization of what Aleric brought into my kingdom. It’s a big deal when someone claims to be the chosen one and it’s not to be taken lightly. The council may even want her to reign over me and this kingdom has always been under the control of my family. I hear a heartbeat in the hallway hammering away like a hummingbird’s. Aleric is on his feet and at the door he must’ve heard it also.
When he opens the door the smell of fresh rain and sweet honey suckle fills my nose. My mouth waters and I quickly make my way to the door looking out to see the empty hallway. Killian urges me to follow the scent and I find my feet moving before I can even react. I make my way down the stairs and outside toward the maze of hedges. The scent is strong and I find myself
