Chapter 6

Internally, I felt relieved because he could be easily convinced. I needed to escape from his presence. Instead of going to the restroom, I quickly made my way to the back door of the coffee shop. I pushed it open and stepped outside, feeling a sense of relief wash over me.

I hailed a cab and headed back to the castle, my heart racing. I didn't know what would happen next, but I knew I had to get away from Asher. I was certain he would be angry, and that was my intention.

Arriving back at the castle, I breathed a sigh of relief, grateful to be safe. I couldn't help but feel exhausted. The events of the morning had taken a toll on me, and I was ready to retreat to my room.

As I walked through the castle hallways, my emotions weighed heavily on me. I wasn't sure if I was ready to face Asher again or if I could trust him. But as I reached my room, I took a deep breath and pushed those thoughts aside. I needed to focus on taking care of myself and reliev