Eva's POV
I ran as soon as the carriage dropped me, my breath ragged and my heart pounding in an unbearable panic. I needed some reassurance. My mind and heart were aligned so that only Kai could provide me with comfort.
“Where’s Kai?” I demanded the guard posted outside the main gate.
“Lady Eva," he bowed, "Prince Kai is in his study with...” I rushed past him without letting him complete the sentence. I didn't care about the rest, rushing through the hallways, ignoring everyone, hardly pausing to catch my breath.
I slammed open the door to Kai’s study without knocking. Inside, I found Kai and Ron in a serious conversation. Ron looked up, surprise flashing across his face. I ignored him. Kai was equally startled.
I was beyond caring about decorum, driven by an overwhelming sense of
