Chapter 103

Zachary's POV Zachary woke up at the middle of the night and noticed that he was by himself in bed. He had been sleeping by himself for over three months, which had become routine, yet this situation felt off. Having spent the night with Scarlett, waking up alone felt unsettling to him. He lifted himself to sit, feeling a twinge of pain in his heart. However, before his thoughts could drift into a darker place, he noticed her by the window, gazing outside. He inhaled deeply, feeling a sense of relief that she was still there. "Relax, your Majesty. I didn't go anywhere." She spoke, as though she could sense his inner musings. "I thought you left me again," Not that he would hold it against her or feel animosity, but it would be incredibly painful and he would have to start getting her to return all over again. She spun around, and their gazes met. "The previous time I found myself in this room, you dismissed me." His gaze fell. "I know" "Those memories linger, regardless of your ef