52. Bound to break

[Diana’s POV]

Zephyr and I rushed to the palace.

Right when we reached outside my father's office, I saw Reese come out of it.

My heart caught an anxious pace. He definitely told father about my announcement.

What a childish jerk!

He looked at me and then glared at Zephyr.

I literally wanted to punch his face, but I held back. I knew I had to take responsibility for my actions, so I will.

Without saying a word, Reese walked past us, deliberately bumping his shoulder with Zephyr’s.

“Mind your steps, lowborn,” Reese said, gritting his teeth.

Zephyr stepped closer to me, wrapping his arm across my shoulder, “certainly my prince. The path’s all yours.”

Reese grabbed Zephyr’s collar, yanking him roughly away from me.

“I am looking for an opportunity, lowborn. The day I get one, you are going out of my sister’s life for good.” He snarled.

I tore Zephyr away from Reese and stepped in between them.

“Don’t force me to open my mouth in front of father because that will not end well