ZELDA Getting back to Auradon the second time was easier than the first because I was now a regular face around and no one knew what had happened. It came as a surprise because I earlier thought Leroy would send people after me. From the look of things here, no one as much as suspected anything. Charlotte didn’t talk much all through the ride back. I can see she was tensed about meeting Lucas again, but at least there’s still hope for her. Everything that happened was solely the king’s doing, and she wasn’t rejected. Hopefully, Lucas understands and takes her back when he hears the truth. A few meters from the castle, I perceived my mate’s scent- or rather, ex-mate. I bit my lower lip. Lila was now on full alert and I could feel her excitement. I got rejected darn it, I was supposed

