Tabitha's POV

The night had already fallen and the moon was hiding behind the clouds. My heart was beating faster, and I don't know why. I have a bad feeling about this and it makes me want to back out, but I can't. Donovan and Simon will think I'm afraid, especially since the king was counting on me. But my mind was debating with my heart and I am so doomed.

“Tabitha,” Simon's voice caught my attention and made me turn around. “It's time.”

I nodded before approaching him and ...