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74. Down My Spine

Author: Kiki Jones
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-03 00:13:21

HAYLEE

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Since I didn’t want to cook, I decided to go to the royal kitchen to get lunch because I knew the kitchen staff would have prepared something for the royal family regardless of whether they wanted to eat or not.

I guess that was my first mistake because as soon as I pulled the palace front door open and stepped out, I came face to face with Alpha Prince Roy. I almost jumped out of my skin when I walked straight into him before I could push the brakes of my legs.

“Gotcha.” He smiled, his eyes glinting with mischief as he stared down at my frame.

What the hell is wrong with everyone connected to this family?

“Oh, did I scare you?” Alpha Prince Roy asked with a smirk.

I stepped away from him, glared at him subtly, or I hoped I did, and responded, “Yes, My Prince. I wasn’t expecting to see you—”

“You don’t have to lie. I know you have been hiding because Xalen told you to do so.” He chuckled, folding his arm under his chest.

“W-what are y-you—” I thought it was best to d
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