Anastasia was outside the house where the girls were staying, pacing back and forth with an unsettled heart. She couldn't stand still no matter how hard she tried, her nerves getting the better of her as she waited for Xavier and Tracie to arrive.
"If you're feeling anxious, why don't you go inside and rest for a bit?" Alex suggested casually, with a bag of snacks in hand.
"He's right about that," Julian added. "Oh, and the men I sent as disguised guards gave me an update."
Anastasia immediately turned to him, her ears practically straining to catch every word. "What did they find?"
"They've managed to blend in without suspicion. The palace is tense, though. Your visit shook them up, and the king and queen have been holding secret meetings ever since," Julian said casually.
Anastasia's lips curled into a small, satisfied smirk. "Perfect."
