Vika's POV
Despite Henry's warnings, I already knew I was going to sneak out and go to the training grounds.
I'd thought about it a lot. Even though there was a chance that Asher might have changed his mind and not show up, I had to go.
My heart pounded in my chest with each step toward the training grounds. I kept telling myself not to be hopeful that Asher was even going to show up.
When I saw him standing there, my heart beat even faster, galloping like a horse in my chest. I felt my entire body heat up at just seeing him.
Giggling like a giddy schoolgirl, I quickened my pace. I wanted to be closer to him, and that desire compelled me forward.
"Prince Regent Asher," I said, bowing slightly when I was close enough to talk to him. Asher raised an eyebrow at me.
"I would have
