Chapter 80

“Kylan!” I pleaded. “I know you’re angry right now, and you want to hurt her, but don’t do it.”

I heard him draw in a sharp breath. “How did you—”

“Don’t ask,” I interrupted, tightening my grip on his wrist. “Just please—don’t do anything stupid.”

“But she hurt you, Violet,” he stated coldly. “She disrespected me too, her future king—and now she’ll have to deal with the consequences like anyone else back home would.”

“No,” I shook my head, feeling my fingers tremble on his wrist. “Please stay with me, please…”

All I wanted was to keep Nate safe. I didn’t want the two of them to get into it because of me. I would deal with Chrystal, or maybe I wouldn’t—but whatever happened, it would be on my terms.

“Please…”

I felt a hand on top of my head, then his fingers threaded through my damp hair. A relieved breath left my lips as I realized I had gotten through to him—for now.

“Will you at least let me bathe you?” he asked softly, his wor