19 CHAPTER NINE

"Yes, your highness," Xander bowed and growled through clenched teeth. He winked at Adalia before turning around and walking away.

He met one of his men on his way out to the carriage. He needed everything to go smoothly, if possible perfectly. He tightened his grip around the hilt of his sword as he replayed the romantic moment between Adalia and Archer in his head. It wasn't fair but he had a plan to correct everything that had happened.

"Is everything ready?" He asked.

"Just as you had requested," the soldier fell back into line.

Xander couldn't help but think back to the point where everything had to change:-

"Princess?"