I look over and see Kayden's eyes widen beside his father. He looks over at Ashton and gives him a curt nod. I stand from the table, taking his arm as he leads me towards the back hallway. There are two men standing guard outside the open door.
"I am pleased you were kind enough to accept my offer," Zander says, holding his arm out for me to enter. I walk in, with him right behind me, when I hear one of the guards move to block Ashton.
"Move," Ashton growls.
"I'm sorry Sir Ashton, but it is customary that no unauthorized members accompany us while we are speaking," Zander tells him. I gulp when I realize that I will have to be alone with him.
"Like Hell," Ashton snaps. "I am under direct order from King Zion to not leave Princess Kennah's side at all during the in
