As their eyes turned, I followed their line of sight. A tall, handsome young man strode toward the dock. He wasn’t dressed in the same uniform as the other guards. He appeared young to be in a position of such power. As much as I wanted to look away and let my resentment for this kingdom build, I found I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. His short, dark hair was slightly messy, and his shirt sleeves were pushed back, exposing his tan skin. I found it odd that he would wear long sleeves in this heat. His muscular frame towered over many of the guards as he passed them. Our gazes locked as he
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