#Chapter 15 An Unexpected Reunion

Ember Prince Kaine opens his mouth as if to speak but is interrupted by a sharp knock on the door. I use the opportunity to quickly step out of the prince’s embrace, using the last of my strength to pull away. The prince hesitates for a moment but finally strides to the door to see who has knocked. I hear my sister’s voice echo from the hallway. “Kaine are you alright? I know Ember’s the mole.” I quickly catch my breath as the distance between me and the prince allows my head to clear. Bianca continues from the hallway, “I knew she wasn’t fit to be your personal guard. She must have gotten overwhelmed and wrapped up in the heat of the moment. I hope you won’t treat her too harshly she is my sister after all and well, how could you expect her to think critically in such a serious role?” I can’t help but cringe Bianca’s words as she rambles. Who does she think she is to confess on by behalf or profess to know how I would be feeling about my position. She has spent our entire