A surge of fear coursed through my veins as I recognized that haunting voice. With trembling hands, I lifted my head from the pillow and saw the mysterious man sitting right beside me. Instantly, my body went rigid, and I sat up and scooted back in alarm.
"What... what are you doing here?"
The mysterious smiled at me. "I was here to congratulate you and give you a little present for your wedding. But tell me something, Amara. Why are you crying? Did they find out about your fake identity?"
I shook my head, breaking into another stream of fresh tears. I told him everything that had happened the night before and how I had found out that I was getting married to Prince Cassius instead of Prince Killian. The mysterious man listened intently, his expression becoming increasingly serious.
