Since Mark had been one of the guards staying close to Katherine during her father's funeral and her coronation, a random guard she had not met before had been placed to watch over her room.
He gave her a nod as she neared, letting her know it was safe, and she told him he was excused and that he could go grab some dinner with the others. Since he saw that Jasper was on Katherine's heels, he gave her a quick bow and started to go on his way.
Katherine was glad he did not argue to stay. She would hate for anyone to overhear what was about to happen in her room.
She walked into her room and immediately took off her crown and placed it on her dresser. She did not want the heavy thing in the way.
Right as the crown hit the surface, Katherine heard her bedroom door close.
She turned and saw Jasper's ravenous blue eyes fixated on her, and the hunger in them made her freeze in place. She knew her green eyes probably reflected the same desire.
