Chapter forty-Two

Luka’s POV

She sat at the farthest end of the car with her head out of the window, staring off into space.

Maybe it was the moon beating down harshly on the back of her neck and making it uncomfortable for her to stay still in this confined area for any length of time. But I know that wasn't a thing and it was because of what had happened.

I wanted to ask her if she was okay but I decided against it. Once we got back to the castle, we walked inside quietly.

I saw Alfred with the telephone and I knew he must have heard what happened.

“Is everything alright your Majesty?” he asked as his eyes roamed our bodies searching for any sign of injury. “Are you all right?” He glanced at Emily, his gaze lingered on her cheek where that monster had left his fingerprint before glancing away, as though he was looking for answers from her face rather than mine.

“We are fine Alfred, it was nothing I couldn't handle” I assured him.

I turned to Emily “I should see you off to your room”

I told h