Outside Shay’s chambers, Josh was led away by the guards. They did not bother to cover his head with the sack as they ventured deeper into the castle and encountered more people. Instead of leading him back to the dungeon, they led him to another chamber where Algwad was waiting for him.

Algwad dispensed with greetings. “How was your reunion young man? Do you believe me now? I warned you that the lady had already moved on to another. The prince no less.”

Josh was silent as he tried to deal with his anger and hurt. It was obvious that there was something between Shay and Prince Fiere. He could...