Chapter 88

Regan's POV

I knew that it was an empty promise when Adrian promised that he would come to pick me up for the next meeting. And I told him point blank that if he doesn't show up, I would come to the meeting myself. He smirked, taking me for a joke.

The day came and it was time to leave. I mind-linked him and just like I had thought, he refused to come and pick me up.

I flared up and he was trying to give me reasons why I shouldn't show up when he was cut off abruptly.

I thought he zoned out on me and I was determined to find my way out of the palace.

I needed fresh air. I needed to be in a place where I am loved and accepted. I have been practically locked up in here like a rat.

I had received a royal edict that forbade me from bringing girls to my chambers. Investigation about the identity of the girl that escaped in the morning of the theft was still ongoing.

The Madame in charge of the girls did not Identity the lady. She claimed that she only provided nine girls, not ten. It wa