Prince Keith's POV

My own breathing felt ragged as Nyles trailed behind me, back to my room. I could hear the soft sniffles escaping her, I ignored her, she was supposed to go and pack her stuff and leave not trailing behind me.

We finally reached my room, I stepped inside and she did too, closing the door behind us with a dull thud. Nyles finally found her voice, which was thick with unshed tears. "Why, Keith? Why didn't you say anything?" Her words were a raw plea, directed at me as much ...