Chapter 107:
Makenna’s POV:
I gasped as I lost my balance and tumbled down the stairs. Desperately, I reached out for Alice, but my fingers slipped through hers, leaving me helpless as I braced for the impact.
Alice’s scream echoed in my ears as I squeezed my eyes shut, expecting the worst. But instead of hitting the hard ground, I felt strong arms catch me firmly.
My heart pounded in my chest.
Slowly, I opened my eyes and found myself staring up at Dominic.
Was he here?
Dominic’s brows furrowed slightly as he helped me steady myself. His usually cold voice carried an unexpected softness. “Are you alright?”
Alice rushed to my side, her face pale with worry as she looked me over. “Are you hurt, Makenna?”
“I’m fine, really,” I reassured her. Then, turning back, I spotted the woman standing at the top of the stairs, her face a mask of panic. She was the same sex slave who had caused trouble earlier, and now it was clear—she had pushed me.
Fury burned in my chest as I marched toward her, each step making her retreat further in fear.
“Humph!” I scoffed, and before she could react, I grabbed her and shoved her down the stairs without mercy.
“Help!” The woman’s desperate cry echoed through the stairwell as she tumbled down, her scream mingling with the gasps of the other sex slaves who watched in horror.
“Argh!” She hit the ground with a heavy thud, curling up in pain, clutching at her injuries as she whimpered.
I shot her a cold, unfeeling glance, and then scanned the crowd, my eyes locking on each of the others still frozen in shock. “If any of you even think about causing trouble again, this is what will happen to you,” I warned, my voice as sharp as the edge of a blade.
Without another word, I turned to leave.
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As I passed Dominic, I suddenly remembered that he had helped me earlier. I paused, meeting his gaze, and said with genuine seriousness, “Thank you, Your Highness.”
I stepped out of the building, but I hadn’t gone far when I felt a hand seize my wrist.
“It’s Dominic’s voice,” cool and commanding.
I turned to face him, my brows furrowing in confusion.
“Is there something else, Your Highness?” I asked, my tone steady.
He raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “I didn’t expect you to be so ruthless,” he remarked, sounding almost amused.
I met his gaze without flinching. “If I don’t show a bit of ruthlessness, I’ll find myself in a world of trouble before long.”
Dominic chuckled softly, but his eyes held a glimmer of something unreadable.
After a brief pause, he changed the subject. “I’ve helped you out again. The least you can do is join me for dinner. That’s not too much to ask, is it?”
Dinner with him?
I frowned, feeling a wave of unease wash over me.
Dominic wasn’t as straightforward as he appeared. There was always something lurking beneath his seemingly kind exterior, and I didn’t want to get caught up in whatever game he was playing. But just as I was about to refuse, I remembered Lily.
She was still staying at my place, and I had promised her I’d ask Dominic for help so she could remain in the palace. Maybe this dinner would be the perfect opportunity to bring it up.
After a moment’s hesitation, I nodded. “Alright.”
A flicker of surprise crossed Dominic’s face. He hadn’t expected me to agree so quickly.
He nodded back, satisfied. “Good. Let’s go now.”
He led me to a high-end restaurant within the palace grounds.
The place was elegant, with an air of exclusivity that made it clear only the most important people dined here. But as soon as we arrived, my heart sank. Standing near the entrance, about to leave, was the last person I wanted to see—Bryan.
