"How come you used to work there?" William asked, visibly surprised.
Now that was unexpected. Sure, he already knew Jhen had served in the demon kingdom's army.
She'd probably worked all over the island at different times—that was normal for someone of her rank. High-ranking soldiers were constantly reassigned to hotspots where their skills were needed most.
But the royal palace? That was something else entirely. Only the strongest and most trusted soldiers ever got posted there.
And the most impressive part wasn't even that. It was the position she held.
"I was the prince's personal guard," Jhen said, flashing a small grin. "Cool, right? Anyway, we wait until nightfall. That should help a little."
While they waited, William couldn't resist asking more about that former position. But Jhen quickly shut it down.
"Since it involved the royal family, I can't really talk about it here," she said. "I'm sorry."
