DAMON
I still had my cell phone pressed into my ear when the door swung open. Turning from the window, I saw AJ walking into the room, towards me.
"I'll call you later." I said to the receiver before ending the call and fluidly slipping my phone into my pocket.
"What is it that couldn't wait, AJ?" I asked, watching his expression. His heart was beating faster than usual, like he had climbed several steps to get to me.
"The Palace received a distress call from one of the infirmaries."
My brows furrowed in confusion. "Okay? Why is it being relayed to me? We conducted a health check up early last week and no one in the Palace is sick. Not even the maids. Why—" My words were cut short when I felt a sharp pain in my chest.
Clutching my chest, I staggered backwards, gripping the wall be
