Her Reputation (The Empire: Book 1)

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  Wren raced as fast as he could to the Princess’s chambers, but when he arrived, she wasn’t there. One of her maids, a young woman named Alisha looked surprised when he burst into the room.

  “Can I help you?” she asked.

  “Where’s Phoenix?” he demanded. “She’s in trouble.”

  “She’s taking a walk with Lord Gavin to the north tower, I believe,” she answered, turning white. “What kind of trouble?”

  Wren didn’t bother answering. He rushed out the door and towards the tower. He hoped he wasn’t too late. As he reached the top of the tower, he heard screams and saw guards rushing out onto the battlements.

  His heart leapt into his throat. Oh no…