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    But after a nce at Makenna lying there, he seemed to decide not to pry further. He scooped her up and strode away briskly.


    Worry gnawed at me for Makenna, so I quickly hoisted Alice onto my back and followed him. To my surprise, he took Makenna back to his residence.


    Standing at the entrance of hisvish vi, I hesitated, Alice still on my back, unsure whether to follow him inside. Luckily, Dominic caught sight of me.


    He frowned, impatience evident in his tone as he asked, “Why are you following me?”


    I felt a blush creep up my cheeks, my embarrassment palpable. “I’m just worried about Makenna…”


    His frown deepened, but after a moment’s hesitation, he relented. “Fine,e in. Otherwise, Makenna will surely be upset with me for turning you away.”


    Relieved, I quickly carried Alice into Dominic’s vi, setting her down gently on a nearby sofa. Dominic called for a doctor to examine Makenna and Alice, while I stood off to the side, anxiety coiling in my stomach as I prayed fervently for their well-being.


    After a thorough examination, the doctor reported back to Dominic, “Your Highness, they’ve merely fainted from exhaustion. They’ll wake up soon.”


    At those words, the weight pressing down on my heart finally lifted.


    Dominic nodded, dismissing the doctor with a wave. Once we were alone, his gaze returned to me, his voice icy as he questioned, “Tell me the truth. What happened? Did you kill the lion at the Royal Animal Farm?”


    “I…” I stammered, desperately trying to keep Makenna’s mysterious power surge under wraps. “Makenna and I saw Alice being attacked by the lion, so we teamed up to fight it. We barely managed to take it down, and Makenna just copsed from exhaustion, that’s all.”


    I couldn’t tell if Dominic believed me; his narrowed eyes fixed on Makenna as he murmured, “Makenna, you really do have so many secrets.”


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    My heart pounded in my chest at his words. I could only hope I hadn’t let anything slip, for if my words put Makenna in jeopardy, I would regret it for the rest of my days.


    Makenna’s POV:


    I blinked against the soft light, my eyes adjusting to the unfamiliar surroundings. The bed beneath me was plush, its silk quilt carrying a faint, soothing fragrance. Everything about the room screamed luxury, but a wave of disorientation washed over me.


    What happened? Where was I?


    The questions swirled in my head, but before I could grasp any answers, I noticed Evie curled up in a chair by the bed. She looked utterly spent, dark circles shadowing her eyes, her brow furrowed even in sleep.


    I shifted slightly, and the movement must have stirred her. Her eyes fluttered open, blinking in confusion before theynded on me. Instantly, her face lit up, surprise and joy shing across her tired features.


    “Makenna, you’re finally awake!” She took my hand in hers. “Do you feel okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”


    I shook my head, but the effort sent a wave of dizziness crashing through me. My mind felt foggy.


    “Where… where am I?” My voice was hoarse, cracked as if it hadn’t been used in days.


    “This is Prince Dominic’s residence,” Evie exined.


    Dominic? The name triggered a flicker of confusion. How did he get involved?


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