#Chapter 26: A Change Of Plans

[Evelyn’s POV] No. No. No. No, this can not be happening. I had somehow managed to get through the dressing process of this whole ordeal and actually convinced myself that everything was going to be okay. I was being draped in jewels that, no doubt, cost more than a luxury home. I was wearing a dress that belonged on a literal model. I had my entire physical appearance temporarily altered for the sake of showing my face at some pointless event...Only to be told that Alexander would no longer be attending with me! From the moment we both watched Oliver rush through the main doors, I knew that something was wrong. The man was known for his cool resolve and stoic demeanor, much like Alexander. To see him in such a state of panic and disarray, was something that was exceedingly rare. Alexander had demanded to know what was going on that would elicit such a reaction. Oliver went on to explain that there’s been some kind of incursion on one of their newly conquered borders an