CHAPTER 72. Murder

  I felt my heart drop as my eyes scanned through the neatly written letter. Rodrick watched me attentively, waiting to see what I was going to say but I found myself speechless for words as I reread the contents over and over again.

  “We have to go.” I finally told Rodrick.

  “Princess?”

  I looked up at him in urgency. “We have to return to the Southern Kingdom, now.” I said, trying my hardest to maintain my composure. “Get the carriage ready, Rodrick. I’ll explain everything in due time.”

  “Understood.” He said, bowing before rushing away.

  I turned back to Leonidas’ room, wanting to inform Veronica of this sudden departure. She sat on a chair by the bed, her and holding onto Leonidas and she lightly caressed her fingers over his.

  “Is there trouble? I could hear the urgency in your voice.” She asked without looking at me.

  “Yes. I have to return to my kingdom, someone is—in danger.”