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.

his arms crossed over his broad chest. He peered down at me with mild disapproval. Otherwise, his face was an

didn’t tell anyone where he was going. He hasn’t

since.”

aren’t worried?” I asked.

He always does this to escape his responsibilities. He’s not

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

wasn’t shocking either. Nicholas believed the worst about everyone, and he was stubborn too.

meet up with him tonight,”

“I suppose not.”

through. “So you won’t be

had to have misheard. Did Nicholas think I came to see Julian for

leered down at me with fire in his eyes. “Is this the person you are now? Sneaking out in the night for casual trysts with my selfish brother?”

not like

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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

voice was growing rougher, like he

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