Chapter 66

RYN

My throat suddenly went dry,

"Uhm. 1 shook my head. "Yeah I am," I answered and then peeped out at the hallway to see if his security followed him, but

1 found none. "What are you doing here y-your Highness?" I gave a quick bow and swallowed nervously.

""Can I come in?"

My heart raced at his words. "Is that a good idea?"

"Trust me. I won't touch you." He said, and the way he said it made me feel a twinge of sadness,

I stepped aside for him and he had to bend his head to come in

Be on your best behavior, Ryn. I told myself. Just because he's nice doesn't mean he's in love with you.

1 let out a deep breath and closed the door.

When I turned around. I found Prince Theon looking around my room with the sharp gaze of an eagle. With him in it, the room suddenly felt smaller and the air thicker. That's when I noticed he was carrying a shopping bag, which was an odd contrast to his dressing style. stood awkwardly as he scouted my room before his eyes landed on me. "Are you comfortable here?" He frowned.

Why does he care!

"Well, compared to how I used to sleep? This is paradise." I replied. "I never really got to thank you for getting me into this private place. So thank you." I bowed once again.

Theon shrugged, unsmiling. "It's the least I could make the school do for all you went through at the hands of Principal Crow.

"and Bessie-"I added awkwardly, smiling, but the Prince didn't catch my attempt at a joke, so I let it fall flat.

"Is Bessie still bothering you?"

her as much anymore, especially since

at my work desk and

said, and then

before graduating?"

question. "Well, uh. I didn't start school on time and when my ex-Alpha finally introduced me to Principal Kwan, he

even with his frown, he was still one of the most breathtaking men I have ever seen. That's so unnecessary." He commented, more to himself than to me. "So, what are your plans after you

graduate top of my class at the Elite Training Center. Become an Elite and I'll

words. "And where would you stay after you leave

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Why does it seem like

because he's nice doesn't mean he's in love with you,' I reminded myself, and that was enough to calm

head. "I have some money saved up

had to look away because of

the kingdom" He said. "You

at him again.

his gaze, and frowned as if he had no idea why he said what he said. "I need you at your best. My father has not yet finished dealing with you, and graduation time from the center is getting close. I'm afraid things will get heated from here." I thought about his

had asked me weeks before. I'd have said his attitude towards you has nothing to do with you. But now, I am starting to

stared at him for a moment, wondering if I could trust him. He's been saving my life. So I guess I

I trust you?" I asked, and

"You know you can."

I said and grabbed my phone. Quickly, I scrolled to the picture I saw of my parents with others

the internet. I have been.." I sighed. I wanted to say that I have been researching their deaths, but I don't trust anyone with that information. Not

parents and I really don't have much to remember them by, so I looked up their photos and found this. Do you remember this moment? Maybe my

recognition, but his face was as plain as stone. He scrutinized the picture and continued staring. "I have no idea when this picture was taken." He said, glancing

"Something is fishy somewhere."

the picture again.

I cut in. "Didn't you

say we couldn't trust

Text me the photo. I'll have to investigate this

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