DIMITRI'S POV

My eyes were on the flower when I heard multiple footsteps approach Eva and me.

"Protect his Majesty!" The Sentinel of the first guard ordered.

Coming from the older man who protected my family for generations, I knew this was serious.

I immediately pulled Eva behind me and surveyed my surroundings.

The guards present formed a circle and kept their weapons loaded and ready. The ones with spears prepared to fire, and the others with guns placed their firm fingers against the ...