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.

peered down at

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

since.”

aren’t worried?”

always does this to escape his

entirely 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 to believe

wasn’t shocking either. Nicholas believed the worst about everyone, and he was stubborn too. It was nearly impossible to change his mind once he was

meet up with him tonight,” Nicholas said.

“I suppose not.”

anger shone through. “So you won’t

wait, what?” I had to have misheard. Did Nicholas think

his eyes. “Is this the person you are now? Sneaking out in the night for

like that..”

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us. His hands fell onto my shoulders and he guided me backwards until I was up against Julian’s door. Then he closed in around me, his arms

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