Chapter 17

JOHANNA.

“Let's pretend to not know anything!” King Ramsey said to me. “We will go take a tour there when it gets dark,” he added and I gave a single nod. “I will send one of the prison guards to keep an eye on the body.”

I flung my hands to the back, crossing them against each other. “I will take my leave—” I turned, walked to the door, and turned to glance at him. His eyes were already fixated on me and I didn't anticipate that. I immediately faced the door and stormed out of the room.

The worst feeling is his presence making my heart race. I can't have myself fall for him again—never!

In my room, I sat on the couch, my legs crossed against each other. Why did my heart race when I caught him staring at me? It wasn't something new, so I shouldn't be feeling that way—it's so awkward.

“Your Highness!!” Evelyn called out to me.

I lifted my head. “What again? I f*cking wants to concentrate on whatever I'm thinking now." I yelled at her and she stepped back, but was still staring at me. “