And yet… something didn’t add up. Amanda was her accomplice. Why would she advise the king to arrest her? “We have to go,” Alexander said, this time addressing Diana. He tightened his hold on me and we turned and started to walk, Alexander steering me toward the elevator. Behind us, Diana exhaled sharply, the click of her heels echoing as she followed. “This is ridiculous,” she snapped. “First, you bring Michael here without my permission, and now you won’t even take the time to speak with me. What is the meaning of this disrespect?” “Michael surprised us with a visit,” Alexander replied coolly. “He’s an adult. He’s allowed to visit friends.” “Friends,” she muttered bitterly under her breath. Alexander came to an abrupt halt. Releasing his hold on me, he turned

