Chapter 0176

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.

chest. He peered down at me

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

since.”

aren’t worried?” I asked.

always does this to escape his

was 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 the

itself 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 set on something.

be able to meet up with him

“I suppose not.”

“So you won’t be

Nicholas think I

“Is this the

like that..”

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door. Then

doesn’t give. You deserve better.” Nicholas’s voice was growing rougher, like he

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