Chapter 76: All good things must come to an end

"If you're done, I'll like to leave." King answered through gritted teeth, glaring daggers at him.

Luca stared at him, a solemn weird expression on his face.

He glanced away for a second, then said, "Do you think he doesn't know she's here?" Luca questioned casually, "Guard, escort him out."

King's heart thumped in fear, "What do you mean?"

"It's time to leave as you requested, brother."

*

Joan was all over him the instant she set her eyes on him.

“I’m fine” King reassured, smiling. He grabbed her tense hands.

She glared at him, “What happened? Why did you leave? We were worried sick about you.”

He draped an arm over her shoulder and walked her back to the room where the others were waiting.

“I decided to take a stroll to clear my head.”

“Why would you do that? What if he hurts you?” Her voice came out panicked.

“You know he won’t.” He said simply, squeezing her shoulder.

“A stroll, King? You should have known we would all be worried.” Isla reprimanded once he shut the door.

“I’m sorr