THAYER

I was pacing back and forth, and every now and then, I watched through the window for the car to arrive.

I rechecked the time.

“For God’s sake. Just sit the fu— down.” Lud growled, glaring at me. “I swear I’m gonna drug you to sleep if you ask me one more time what took them so long. Just sit down, Your Highness. You’re giving me a severe headache. I can’t focus on keeping you safe if I have more dizziness than you.”

“Really? This is how you show your support?” I glared back.

They looked at each other before they barked out laughing. Ash shook his head in...