#Chapter 288: The Confession

PRINCE ALEXANDER POV

The weight of the recording device nestled against my chest felt like a tangible reminder of the difficult task that lay ahead.

I knew that Shana, Lucas, and Professor Black could hear everything, making me even more nervous.

"Alex? All good?" Shana's voice spoke into my ear thanks to the secret device I had planted in there.

It was hidden deep in my ear canal, which had hurt at first once Professor Black inserted it, but he assured me that it would help keep the device concealed.

"Yes, Shana, everything's fine," I replied quietly, my voice barely audible over the rush of blood pounding in my ears. "Just a bit nervous."

"Don't be, you've got this. Just be yourself."

"That's the hard part," I muttered under my breath. "Kind of difficult to act normal when you've got a recording device strapped to you."

Shana chuckled softly through the earpiece. "Just remember, you're doing this for a good cause. And we're all here supporting you, every step of the way. We'll be l