Chapter 5

As I lay in bed, feeling sorry for myself, I knew that I needed to do something to take my mind off of Asher and all the drama surrounding us. So, I decided to go out and get some coffee at my favorite coffee shop nearby. Maybe a change of scenery would help me feel better. As I made my way down the stairs of the castle, I saw my father standing in the foyer. He looked up at me and raised an eyebrow.

"Where are you going?" he asked, his voice curious.

I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should tell him the truth. But then I decided to be honest. "I'm going to get some coffee," I said, my voice soft.

Xavier looked at me for a moment longer, as if trying to read my thoughts. Then he nodded his head. "Okay," he said, his voice gentle. "You can go but take your bodyguard with you. Where is he?”

“He is probably sulking in his room,” I replied.

“What did you do this time, Scarlett? I told you to grow up and stop ag