~Killian~

As I prepared for the day, I could not shake the nagging feeling I was experiencing. I soon realized what it was: Sienna's relentless presence.

Everywhere I looked, there she seemed to be, skulking in the dark with that menacing smile. It was uncomfortable, to put it mildly. I had to end it before it became a distraction.

"Devin!" I yelled out to my beta as I moved through the hallways of the palace. "I need you to do me a favor."

His look was solemn as he turned to face me. "Your Majesty, of course. How may I assist you?"

I said in a forceful voice, "I need...