The rules stated that we were to avoid the personal rooms of the royal family unless explicitly invited. I

was taking a great risk by sneaking here now. But for Elva’s sake, this was only the beginning of the level

of danger I was willing to take on.

I walked to Julian’s door and lightly tapped on his door. I pressed my ear against it, listening for any

sound of movement within. Then I knocked again, a bit louder.

There was no answer. Beyond the door, I heard no sound of footsteps or talking. The room was most

likely empty. Still, I tried for the handle. I cursed when I found it was locked.

“He’s not in there.”

My heart leapt from my body, and I nearly fell, catching myself on Julian’s door as I turned around.

me, his arms crossed over his broad chest. He peered down at me with mild

days ago and didn’t tell anyone where he was going. He hasn’t been seen or heard from

since.”

aren’t worried?” I

always does this to escape

true. At least, not totally. Julian was a free–spirit, sure, but he usually had reason for his actions, if they weren’t entirely put on. He placed into people’s perceptions of him. How easy it was for Nicholas

itself wasn’t shocking either. Nicholas believed the worst about everyone, and he was stubborn too. It was

won’t be able to meet

“I suppose not.”

cracked and anger shone through. “So you

to have misheard. Did Nicholas think I came to see Julian for sex?

closer. He leered down at me with fire in his eyes. “Is this the

not like that..”

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shoulders and he guided me backwards until I was up against Julian’s door. Then

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