Chapter 127

Chapter 127

Kendall’s POV

I woke up in a familiar room, my heart racing as I took in the furnishings and the large windows that overlooked the palace gardens. It was my room. Panic set in. How Declan he found me?

Wait, was he going to keep me prisoner and maltreat me like before? The memories of our last encounter were still fresh, and the thought of facing him again made me feel sick with fear.

I sat up slowly, the room spinning slightly as I did. I had to get out of here. I wanted to return on my own terms, not be found and dragged back like some lost pet. The nostalgia of the place overwhelmed me, the memories of better times almost making me forget why I had run in the first place.

Just as I swung my legs over the side of the bed, the door creaked open. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Declan standing there. He looked different, tired and worn, but his eyes softened when they met mine. I felt a surge of fear, but I steeled myself, ready for whatever was to come.

“Hey,” he said s