Chapter 24 Meltdown (c)

Everything was peaceful when I heard someone shouting outside my room. Confused, I stood up and took a few steps forward. Who could be screaming during this time of the night? Before I knew it, the door swung open and Mallory barged in. Her face was wet from all the tears but she wasn't just sad. Her face carried so much fury with a hint of confusion and heartbreak. "I would like to have a word with you," she gritted, her hands balled into fists by her sides. Gonzalo rushed into my room, catching his breath. "My apologies, Your Highness. I tried to stop her." "That's all right, Gonzalo," I let out my hand in front of me, signaling him to stop and calm down. I picked up my tray and walked towards him. "Kindly bring this down to the kitchen. Mallory and I need some time alone," I continued, handing over the tray. "Are you sure that you can handle it, young prince?" he asked, worried as he received the tray. "I could send