26

CARLY

Well, my worse nightmare just became a reality.

Although I was thrilled to see my brother, Ash, and Stellan, I was so sad about the terrible news that my grandfather was indeed ill.

After the revelation of my identity, Rome wouldn’t even look me in the eye anymore.

The silence in the car was profound until we arrived. I immediately regretted keeping this secret from him.

I went with him to his penthouse because I needed to explain to him why I had to keep it from anybody, but he wouldn’t even give me a chance to speak about it.

-I hurt him. It breaks my heart

-What should I do now?

-I need help. Give me a sign. Please?

After a moment to gather my thoughts, I spoke. “You know the reason. What I told you before was all true.”

He scoffed. “Yet you missed mentioning to me the vital part that you are a royal family member.”

“It’s not even a big deal.” I shrugged off. But that was not even true. I couldn’t walk alone without a detail following me. Even though I wasn’t aware