Chapter 123

With someone to escort her, Stella was more than happy to accept.

Ever since she'd slipped out of the palace, she'd been dodging assassins at every turn. If it weren't for a few lucky breaks, she would've been buried by now.

"Thank you, Lord Kaelen," Stella said.

Kaelen didn't bother correcting the way Stella addressed him. After all, they'd probably never cross paths again.

He gave Jude and his c