I slammed the door closed and headed back into my chambers.

The thought of the next step to take weighed me down strongly. I couldn't imagine getting my plans all shattered by Jack.

It would indeed be disastrous. Jack was certainly not a person to be joked with whenever he sought to protect anyone.

He would go to any length to ensure that my plans came crashing like a tornado.

I needed to get along with Rufus, but there was no way I could do that. He had left the palace a while ago and it would be difficult to find him.

I had no choice but to let it...