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.

his 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

since.”

worried?” I

does this to escape his responsibilities. He’s not

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

either. Nicholas believed the worst about everyone, and he was stubborn too. It was nearly impossible to

to meet up with him

“I suppose not.”

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

I had to have misheard. Did Nicholas think I

his eyes. “Is this the person you

like

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failed me 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 either side of my head, his chest pressed to mine. He was taller than

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