Chapter 255

Della’s POV

“Don’t worry, Sapphire, I can handle myself just fine. You must be forgetting that I’m a Princess and that title ain’t just for decoration,” I replied with a lace of teasing to reassure her that she didn’t have anything to worry about.

In fact, I am absolutely sure that I can leave the mine safely. For Drake, I have absolute confidence to persuade him. I must meet him.

“But Princess… How about I…”

“But nothing, Sapphire. Trust me, okay?” I asked.

As my Beta, I knew where her worry was coming from. It’s her ultimate job to ensure my safety. However, she must know that both of us should also have the mutual trust that there will be times we’ll have to face danger alone for each of our tasks.

She was silent for a few seconds before I heard her sigh in defeat. “I understand, Princess. But please be careful.”

“Oh, and by the way…” she added hurriedly before I ended the call.

Furrowing my brows, I asked, “What is it?”