Draven POV

“I can’t stay too long,” I said, scanning the entire place like I’d been doing from the moment I laid eyes on her. “I have to go back.”

“Go back,” the words sounded heavy as they came out from her mouth, “where?”

“Back to the palace,” I looked at her, a twinge of guilt striking my heart as I saw the expression on her face.

My hands tightened around her shoulders, “tell me Elena,” I urged. I could already feel the sweat beading at my brows, “who ...