Jake’s POV

“Who are you?” I stared at the maid. She looked confused and surprised. A smile tugged at my lips. She looked cute.

“I — there was knock at the door.

“Come in” Jake said. My beta walked in. By the look on his face, I knew he had something to say to me. “Leave “and the maid hurried out of the room.

I turned facing the window. “It better be good news”

My beta went quiet. “It’s not your highness”

“Start talking” I snapped as I swiftly turned to him.

My beta looked around. “Your highness, the elders didn’t do what you asked”

“What?”

He nodded. “They weren’t...