Amber's POV:
Alright, I admitted it—my heart was racing in that moment.
I couldn't shake the feeling that Sidney had shown up against his own instincts, just to keep me from facing a punishment.
"What's wrong? Not happy to see me?" Sidney asked, his eyes fixed on me.
I quickly stepped aside to let him in, smiling. "Of course we are! But don't expect us to go easy on you."
Sidney narrowed his eyes slightly, a confident smirk playing on his lips. "I'm not one to back down. If we're going to play, let's raise the stakes. How about we change the rules to give the King more power—different commands for each person?"
For a moment, I was taken aback. So, this was what real authority felt like?
Sidney's unexpected arrival left Mabel and Amir visibly surprised. At first, they were tense, but
