Sarah's eyes narrowed with determination. "Yes, my lady."
*****
Inside, Damien watched the direction where Amelia had left, his brow furrowed.
One of his men asked, "Mr. Hale, do you think Mrs. Hale will try to see Tristan?"
It was well known across the capital that Amelia had strong feelings for Tristan, even running away with him on their wedding night.
Damien's expression hardened, and he looked at his subordinate with an air of cold authority. "Do you think I'd let her get away?"
He thought to himself that Tristan was a man of deep and hidden motives. If he was close to Amelia, it had to be part of a larger scheme. Damien would never let him take her away.
I'm Amelia Hunter, the princess of Arcanthia. I met Tristan at Easter, and he became my tutor in the palace. He used romantic gestures to win my heart, but I was already promised to Damien, the national general.
The king insisted I marry Damien. When I resisted, Tristan encouraged me to elope with him. But Tristan had already leaked the news, setting up Damien for humiliation.
I pleaded desperately for Tristan's life, even submitting to Damien to save him.