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Chapter Twelve.

Jhelani’s POV:

I felt the weight of a hand leaning on my shoulder casually, "Were they disturbing you, Queen?"

I turned and saw Jace. His gaze was locked on the thugs. The bravado they wore earlier had melted off, their eyes darting like cornered rats.

One of them stammered, "N-no, Mr. Rivera. We...