The dining room was empty the next morning. I expected to see Ivan and Liam there, or my parents at least.

No one was there. No food was laid out.

That was odd.

“Your Highness!” Kim’s voice called to me.

I looked to the doors of the dining room and saw Kim running toward me.

Her hair was all mussed up and she was winded. Breathing heavily, she clutched her chest and doubled over, grabbing her side like she had a cramp. She winced as ...