Chapter 119

I’m a nervous wreck by the time Kane shows me to Erica’s room. She’s on the bottom floor, clear on the other side of the castle. “I’ll wait for you in my office,” he whispers and leans over to brush his lips over my cheeks before he disappears down one of the many, many halls.

Shaking, I lift my hand and knock on the door. Immediately, an Omega opens the door and bows to me as I enter. It’s clear, just by looking around, that Erica lives a very different life. She has servants at her beck and call, and unlike Kane, she doesn’t have a living room, but something resembling an old-fashioned parlour. This woman somehow managed to get herself stuck in the 18th century. “Good afternoon, Queen,” the Omega says. “Will you please take a seat?”

“Thank you,” I say, and push the buggy carrying Adare deeper into the room.

“Would you like us to take care of the prince while you enjoy refreshments?”

“No, he’s fine right here.”

The Omega looks surprised, but I have a feeling the older woman has n