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

anyone where he was going. He hasn’t been seen or heard

since.”

worried?” I asked.

to escape his

reason for his actions, if they weren’t

and he was stubborn too. It was nearly impossible to change

won’t be able to meet up with

“I suppose not.”

you won’t be able to

to have misheard. Did Nicholas think I

leered down at me with fire in his eyes. “Is this the person you are now? Sneaking out in the night

not like that..”

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Julian’s door. Then he closed in around me, his

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