The situation he found himself in made him want to laugh and cry. That Angeline was so greedy. It was late, and she should have gone to bed. Besides, there was no way a mere royal guard would be allowed to stay in her room.

"It's late. I'll tell you more next time. Besides, I've already taken a huge risk when I sneaked you out of the palace today," he explained to her patiently. Angeline's face fell when she heard that, but she nodded in agreement.

After Darryl bid farewell to Angeline, he went back to his room. Once near his room, he saw a maid waiting there. "Darren, Her Majesty wants to see you. Follow me, please!" she said hurriedly and led the way without even giving Darryl the chance to refuse.

'Sh*t. Have we been found out?' Darryl thought with knitted brows. He could feel the panic rising in his throat.

Very soon, under the maid's lead, they arrived at the Queen's room. Once there, Darryl was greeted with a sight that made him breathe laboriously. The Queen was seated wit