Chapter 58. Averting the Prince of Power

Scarlet’s POV

I retired for the night pushing off the boots from my feet using the heel and groaning in thanks when the strong boots came off. I pulled off the tusk wrapping my Auburn hair, dropped it at the table and grabbed a cup of water.

Bringing the cup closer to my lips to take a sip to soothe my sore throat from the rigorous yellings of the day’s work.

A hard knock hits my door stifling me in place, the water with unrest spills on my face.

Damn!

“Can’t I have some water in peace?” I growled forcing myself to my feet with a scowl plastered on my face as I walked to the door yawning tiredly unlocking the lock and swung the door open.

“Meredith?” An evil smirk plays out on my top lip as I take in the appearance of my unannounced visitor.

“Can you let me in?” she sounds scared looking behind her back to check for someone like one being chased as I watch her body move. She looked scared and not her usual well-coordinated bullshit face she