Chapter 52

Thankfully he answers this one, letting no silence be present. "We do, at eight to let some people kill off the buzz of alcohol. Potions will be delivered to help as well." I nod, walking down the hallway as my door nears. "You will be there tomorrow, to help with the rogue ordeal." "I'll be there," I respond, grabbing ahold of my doorknob. Just as I turn the knob, I'm spun around, pulled forward into a hard chest. With my ear pressed against his chest, I listen to the King's heartbeat, one that makes me think that although he seems like someone who would never die, who holds all of this authority, who seems unbreakable, this one organ is his weakness. No, not because of some cliché love drama, but because it's a kill spot. It lets me know he is as vulnerable as me when it comes to the heart. Leo steps away, taking my arm as I'm led further down the hall, right to the massive oak doors. As they open, I get another peek at the massive and dark room. Just like b