The Prince of Hearts

Promises

Jacks couldn't be her friend. No. She couldn't have been writing letters to the heir of the Meridian throne for more then a year. She stumbled but Jacks held her tight. Tella's friend was supposed to be a lowly criminal who dealt in secrets, not the unpredictable and murderous heir to the throne. The guy she was falling for. 

Tella tried to pull away but Jacks held on tight. "Why do you keep disappointing me?"

Tella grabbed his hand and pulled him behind a water fountain "I'm sorry," she whispered as soon as they were alone. "I didn't mean to panic after finding out who you are. I'm so grateful for all you've done; the last thing I would be to disappoint you. I don't have Legend's name, but I can get it for you by the end of this week-"

"I've heard promises like yours before, but they have all been lies."

"I swear I'm telling the truth."

"We'll see."