Erina leaned forward, whispering in Clarisse’s ear so softly she thought even Luke’s heightened hearing wouldn’t have heard it, “I am so looking forward to you staying here forever.”
“Huh?”
She didn’t quite understand where her idea was coming from. Clarisse had no plans to stay at the palace longer than was needed. She had other plans that were more important than strolling in the garden with the Crown Prince.
“Luke, I am taking her for the rest of the day,” Erina suddenly announced.
“What? You can’t do that,” he began to complain, “She is my guest, not yours.”
But before Luke could even pull Clarisse back, Erina grabbed her by the waist and threw her on her back as she instantly transformed into her wolf form. Clarisse was too stunned to even complain and could only hold on to her fur as she raced out of Luke’s sight.