Terry had said that he had heard a lot about me. I was hoping it was mostly good things, but knowing he was the Luna’s brother, I had some doubts. The Luna herself did not seem overly fond of me

When Nicholas stepped between us, I began to wonder if there was more going on then I was aware

Terry had seemed friendly enough. His piercing gaze was unnerving I supposed. He looked at me like he was trying to see through my skin. But honestly, that wasn’t all that unusual among the nobility

“Don’t be rude, Nicholas.” Terry placed his hand on Nicholas’s shoulder and eased him to the side. “Let me see the girl, at least.”

When I was in plain sight once more, his smile added teeth. “Ah, there you are. As stunning as they say. And where is little Elva?

Elva peeked from around my skirts.

“Hello, little girl. Aren’t you a pretty one?”

Elva quickly ducked back behind me.

“A charming child,” Terry said. “You must be proud.”

Now, I could start to see why Nicholas had attempted to shield me, even if subconsciously.

seemed nice enough, but there was something tense about him. He was

  1. it.

Maybe he was simply being

lot of time around some not-very-nice people, and Terry was ringing all the alarm bells

King?” Nicholas said, frowning. “1

lifted a brow. “That would

Nicholas’s jaw clenched.

the reason I didn’t trust Terry.

didn’t trust him, and I trusted Nicholas. I

the way if you must.” To me, he offered one final

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my head in acknowledgement. I had

began the trek to my room. I found Mark waiting for us at

of the hallway

room with Elva and me Along the way. I struck

met Terry.”

saw.” He didn’t offer more than

Curious

de me feel

couldn’t help but notice the tension between him and Nicholas Admittedly,

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