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.

down at me

anyone where he was

since.”

aren’t worried?”

He always does this to escape his

least, not totally. Julian was a free–spirit, sure, but he usually had reason for his actions, if they

stubborn too. It was nearly impossible

meet

“I suppose not.”

and anger shone through. “So you won’t be able to

Nicholas think I came to see Julian for

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

like

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onto my shoulders and he guided me backwards until I was up against Julian’s door. Then he closed in around

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