Chapter thirty-two.

~Ethan.

A groan escaped my lips as I stepped into my room, the day had been a tedious one, with me going about my duties without a chance to get rest. I hadn't gotten a proper rest after the incident last night and with Tiffany, who was stuck to my side all day, I was forced to keep pushing myself further.

My phone pinged, and I pulled it out of my pocket as I dropped myself into the bed. Turning it on, I saw a message from Sam;

'Arne has been discharged. The driver said they are making their way back to the palace.'

I chuckled, knowing Sam would have grudgingly sent the message. He had grumbled when I asked him to keep me updated about Arne's wellbeing, saying that I was just looking for a way to get close to 'The doctor.'

I had laughed because, I could neither concur nor deny. It was true that I was looking for a way to get close to Aurora, but her son was never the means to an end.

Chuckling again, I stripped off my clothing and made my way to the bathroom. A few minutes later, I