Chapter 172

"Joan!” Alice called after her friend, but Hazel didn't stop. Till she got to the door leading to the Palace courtyard on the west wing. She took in really deep breaths before turning to look at Alice, who was standing behind her with concern on her face. “Why did she come here?” Hazel said and ran her hand through her hair. Alice didn't say anything and allowed Joan to vent. “Things were finally getting a little better between us, and I was reconsidering leaving, but why now?” She said through gritted teeth. Joan couldn't hide the jealousy she was feeling. “What if he goes back to her? What about Me” Her breathing became a little erratic.

“Joan” Alice called her friend's name softly. “Can you take me somewhere else? Anywhere but here. I really don't want to be here while she is around. Please Alice” Joan pleaded, and Alice nodded. She mindlinked Devon first and told him about it. He didn't think it was a good idea at all for them to leave the place. [Alice, it's dangerous out there. J