Chapter 39

Almost Caught

After a few moments of waiting, Adira got into the car and was on her way back to the palace. It was almost dawn, so what they were passing by was already quiet; the people there must have been asleep.

The car stopped outside the gate of the palace because if they tried to enter inside the gate, there would surely be someone inside, especially Prince Dylan. All the maids and soldiers in the palace knew King Stephen's plan for Adira not showing up to the prince.

Adira got down before soldiers pushed the car inside the gate. General Agustin was already waiting at the door of the palace, which is why she immediately approached him.

She slowly walked closer to General Agustin. "Is the prince asleep?"

"Yes, I just waited for you to make sure he wouldn't see you on your way to your room."

"Let's go inside; I need to sleep as well as you, general."

General Agustin nodded. "Follow me." When they entered the palace, she walked quietly u