Zane~
I couldn't believe my father had done this to me.
The car hummed softly as it cut through the night, the city lights of Vereth growing closer with each mile. The laughter and teasing from earlier had faded, leaving behind a heavy silence. Sebastian, Tiger, and Fox sat with me, but no one spoke. Maybe they could sense my mood. Maybe they were just giving me space.
I leaned back against the cool leather seat, my mind a storm of frustration. Ten bodyguards? Ten? As if I were some helpless royal brat who couldn't handle himself. My father's paranoia had officially reached new heights.
I exhaled sharply and let my mind drift, reaching for the one person who could make this mess seem a little less unbearable.
Natalie.
The connection snapped into place almost instantly, like she'd been waiting for me.
"Took you long enough, prince charming." Her voice was warm, teasing, laced with something that made my heart dance.
I smirked. "Didn't want you to miss me too much."
