#Chapter 155: Actions Have Consequences

I woke up pounding on the door. A moment later, Theo burst into the room, a look of panic on his face. “What’s wrong? Charles asked, bolting upright in bed. “There’s trouble!” He rushed over to the bed and leaned down so he could whisper loud enough for Charles to hear but quiet enough so that whoever was in the living room wouldn’t be able to. “There must have been some kind of mistake,” he said. “There are palace guards here, and they’ve been ordered to arrest you.” “What?” I shrieked. “The charges?” Charles growled. “I don’t know, they won’t tell me. I’m allowed to go with her, but you’re not.” He focused on me. “Whatever it is, just tell them the truth. I’m sure things will be straightened out in no time. I’ve been with you the whole time. I know that you haven’t done anything wrong.” All of a sudden, hot guilt beat behind my rib cage, threatening to jump out, and my lips burned with the secrets that I’d been keeping from Theo. His look of genuine concern made me feel even w