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.

was something tense about him. He was being almost too friendly, like he knew Elva and I

  1. it.

he was simply being nice and

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

here to see the King?” Nicholas said, frowning. “1 would be happy to escort

brow. “That

Nicholas’s jaw clenched.

the reason I didn’t trust

trusted Nicholas. I didn’t really need

a sigh. “Show me the way if you must.” To me,

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I had

away, I took Elva’s hand and began the trek to my room. I found Mark waiting for

of

with Elva and me Along the way. I

met Terry.” I said.

He didn’t offer more than that

Curious

de me feel

tension between him and Nicholas Admittedly, he

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