The Escape

Chapter Twenty-five

The Escape

Sebastian

The camera lights flashed at me, sending shivers down my body. Fear consumed me as I remembered the deepest secret of my life and the potential consequences if it were to be exposed to the public. I stood there, paralyzed, wondering who had alerted the reporters. Why were they here? Was this some orchestrated plan to force a confession out of me?

I shook my head, retreating back into the police station. Grabbing Olivia's hand, I pulled her along with me and rushed to the officer in charge.

"Who called the reporters?" I asked, my heart racing, although I tried to hide it.

"The reporters?" He appeared just as clueless about their sudden presence as I was regarding how they knew about the station where Olivia was held. He shook his head. "I'll have them dismissed immediately, your highness," he added and hurried off.

I nodded, acknowledging the authority I held. Wherever I went and whenever I wanted, I could command actions, but I often kept my i