Dominic’s POV: “Is it really necessary to lock her up in that room all day?” My voice booms across my father’s office. His face became red with anger at my tone. I don’t care though. Charlotte was dragged into the Palace, thrown in the darkest guest room and hasn’t been let out those doors since the lake. A puff of hot smoke leaves my nostrils and my father’s eyes turn into angry slits. “I WILL NOT TAKE ORDERS FROM YOU BOY!” He shouts, his voice coming out loud and powerful. If I weren’t going to be King in a few days, I’d be on my knee, showing my submission. Alas, I keep standing, my eyes boring into his in a challenge. Why is everyone so against Charlotte all of a sudden? She is a damn human! “She is innocent, father!” My voice booms back and I pound a fist against his Mahogany de