Chapter 58

• A knot tightened in my throat as I scrutinized Emiliano. The air felt charged, and I glanced around, spotting two guards stationed near the castle's main entrance. They wouldn't have seen us-our dark attire blended seamlessly with the shadows-but I knew that Emiliano's voice would summon them in a heartbeat.
• "Help me," I managed to grit out, the words strained.
• He tilted his head, amusement flickering in his eyes. "How about a little courtesy? A 'please' might be in order."