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Chapter 21

FERRIS' POV

I sat on a couch and stared out the window of my living room. It was night yet I couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I would see her face. Elise. Her name echoed in my mind. For once in my life, I felt helpless. I couldn't protect her. I couldn't stop Jackson from taking her away.

The image of her terrified eyes as I told her she had to leave haunted me. She looked so vulnerable, so scared, and it tore at my heart. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath. How could I have let this happen? Elise was incapable of the things Jackson accused her of.

The documents he presented were false; I was sure of it. But proving it was another matter. Jackson had been very careful in crafting those documents. The documents were perfect. Sudenky, I felt a presence behind me. I knew who it was before he even walked forward. It was Rafael.

I could feel his calm aura. "Your Majesty" he said "You're awake"

"I couldn't sleep"

"You should rest, your highness. It's late,"

"I ca
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