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.

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

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

since.”

aren’t worried?”

to escape

Julian was a free–spirit, sure, but he usually had reason for his actions, if

too. It was nearly impossible to change his mind once he was set on

be able to meet up with him

“I suppose not.”

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

Nicholas

closer. He leered down at me with fire in his eyes. “Is this the person you are now?

not like

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as Nicholas closed the distance between 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 on

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