A Man Like None Other

Jared sensed that something was amiss when he came to Crimson Palace. The ladies were all staring intently at him, seemingly angry. That confused Jared because he did not know. what he had done to cross them. Though he had no idea what was going on,. their intense glare made him panic.

Instead of explaining anything, the ladies merely continued glowering at him, making him all the more anxious. In the end, Renee broke the silence. “Jared, I heard you’re going to Seneris. Jared nodded. “That’s right.”

“And you’re going to Ice Bear Island?” Lizbeth. asked. “That’s right.” Jared nodded again. “You’re leaving tomorrow?” came Cecilia’s question. “Yep.” Jared bobbed his head one more time.

“Why didn’t you tell us that you’re going somewhere fun? Why aren’t you taking us with you? Have you forgotten about us? Do you have a heart?”

“Cecilia moved all the way here for you, but this is the way you’re treating her?” Lyanna snapped at Jared, her anger boiling over. “I haven’t been to Ice Bear Island. I’m so curious…”

Evangeline had been sealed away for thousands of years, so she had no idea Ice Bear Island even existed. “I haven’t been there either. I want to see what that place is like…” Millie gave Jared a pitiful look. “Jared, can you take me there?”

there! Take me there!” “I want to

Ice Bear Island. A headache struck Jared at that very moment. “I’m just going there to explore the ancient ruins, not to go on a holiday. It’s dangerous,” Jared

what? Maybe we can help you out with the exploration of the ancient ruins. It’s not as if we’re a burden to you.

is really dangerous. It won’t be convenient to bring you ladies along with me.” Jared

be inconvenient? You’re just looking down on us ladies!

to listen to me when we reach there, and don’t

cheered loudly upon Jared’s acquiescence. They were so overjoyed it was as

watched the ladies cheer merrily. He was fearless in the face of strong opponents, but when

came from the doorway. “Have