Standing a few meters away from me, were the people I did not want to meet right now.
And they couldn't even find a better time to show up.
"Ah, there you are. Don't bother hiding," Pulling up the hem of the table, I was met face-to-face with Prince Galician's menacing grin. It washed away all the hope I could muster. Behind him was the sickening smirk from Duke Pallardy, who seemed satisfied that he finally caught up to me. As if his work was well done and I was doomed.
And for the first time, I could not even bring myself to deny that because I am indeed, doomed. My brain signals for Lord Eros's name yet I know he was busy enough to finish the mess back there.
I could only trust myself now. I shouldn't always wait for help. Not with Vita cowering in fear before me.
Swallowing the lump in my throat, I slowly stood up to face them.
