A figure slipped into the shadows beside her.
With speed that would make a king cobra jealous, Onyx grabbed the dagger at her ankle, sent a bolt of magic through it, and turned to face the intruder.
Her jaw fell open as she stared into the surprised and slightly terrified eyes of the crowned prince.
Onyx groaned inwardly.
She couldn’t fathom the punishment her father would come up with for her for this.