Kendrick POV

"The Prince has ordered your presence in the office, Mr. Miller."

I listened to Hope's voice so emotionless being addressed Dylan, so formal, in her eyes there was no extra sparkle. I could feel her pain a few hours ago when she arrived at the castle, it was a different pain, it was like regret. I looked at Marcus who made a face like he didn't understand what had happened either.

Dylan walked into the office, but his aura was low, depressed.

"Hope, what happened?" I asked, my hands in my pockets so I wouldn't hold her back.

"I spoke the ritual of rejection," Hope answered me and...