Riley

I had been watching the hallway for three minutes because I knew something wasn't right the moment Fantine slipped away, and when I saw one of my father’s personal guards cornering her near the statues, I felt a surge of possessive anger that made my vision turn a hazy shade of red. I stepped out from behind the pillar and moved faster than the guard could react, placing myself directly between him and Fantine while I let out a low growl that vibrated deep in my chest.

"Is there a problem here, Elias? Because I don't remember giving you permission to interrogate my guest in the dark," I said,...