#CHAPTER 144 The Argument

Xaden’s POV My heart sank hearing Mia’s voice on the other end. She sounded so distraught and if she wasn’t happy, it could mean a war against the Kingdom. I needed to go there and make sure she was okay. “Yeah, I’ll be right there, Mia,” I assured. “Just hold on.” I hung up the phone and turned to the driver, ordering that he take us to the palace right away. “Is everything okay?” Maeve asked. “I’m not sure,” I said, a little distracted. “I need to see Mia and make sure she’s okay.” Maeve nodded, but I could sense that she was upset. I didn’t have the time or patience to deal with that right now though. When we reached the palace, I rushed inside, leaving Maeve behind, but I knew she was right behind me anyway. I froze when I saw Mia in the parlor, she was crying, and Emily was trying to comfort her. “I’m sure he didn’t mean it, Princess,” Emily said soothingly. “He’s a jerk. We already decided that, remember?” Mia nodded and wiped at her red eyes. “What’s