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I took a moment to stare at the massive castle in front of me. Was this really where he lived? It was hard to believe, but then again, he was the second in command to the king—a beta, as he called it. I glanced over at Garrett. He offered me a reassuring smile.
“How are you going to sneak me in?” I asked.
“By now, people should be asleep. It shouldn’t be a problem.”
“Do you think, or do you know for sure?”
He scratched his neck, looking uncertain.
“What happens if they catch me?” I inquired.
Garrett sighed deeply as I continued to scrutinize the dark, imposing castle. Only a few windows were illuminated. “We just have to make sure they don’t catch us. Come on. It’s warmer inside.”
He came over to my side and placed a reassuring hand on my back, while I held Little Diva. The
