Shattered Trust

(Kaelen's POV)

Neva ran.

I stood frozen for a second as Sloane's words echoed in my head. "I am pregnant for the Crowned Prince."

And then there were cheers, applause, whispers... all melted into a blur as all I saw was Neva, her face twisted in hurt as she turned and bolted from the hall.

My heart stopped.

“Neva!” I shouted, already moving.

But Sloane grabbed my wrist. “Kaelen, what are you—”

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