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.

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

  1. it.

was simply being nice

Terry was ringing all the alarm bells in my head, even if

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

you?” Terry lifted a brow. “That would

Nicholas’s jaw clenched.

there, that was the reason

I trusted Nicholas. I

well,” Terry said with a sigh. “Show me the way if you must.” To me, he offered one final smile.

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head in acknowledgement. I had no intention

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

of

room with Elva and me Along the way.

Terry.”

I saw.” He didn’t offer more than that

Curious

de me feel

notice the tension between

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