Chapter 16. Closure

Kailani’s POV

I pushed open the door to my house and stepped in. With the last of my strength, I moved into my chambers.

The full moon was tonight. It was no longer news. However, with the event that took place today, I had lost control of my emotions and that meant it would be a broken shift for me.

How can I control my emotions when I’ve lost the very thing I care for in the entire world after doing everything I could to keep it?

The prince lied to me. He tricked me with his clause and little exception in the agreement. Yes, before he stepped into my parlour, I knew a thing or two about him. I heard how he was a man of honour and principle and how he would make a better king over his brother. I heard about how he sorted peace and fairness throughout the kingdom. So when he proposed a reasonable partnership that would mutually benefit both of us, despite hating the additional clause, I accepted it.

He said I broke the agreement, but I had reason