ASHLEY

The last person I expected in the palace was Jasmine.

Wasn't she supposed to be nursing her misery?

She barged into the living room, panting like a deer. I gave her a questioning look. I could tell that Carson and Brody were ready to strike in case she made any funny move.

Her eyes were filled with anger and a rather wild determination. My eyes danced all over her. I didn't want to be thrown off guard, not before Jasmine.

"Ashley, how foolish of you to think you have found the ...