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 my time there has ended. I'll be

at my work desk

said, and then sat on my bed, facing

stay so long before graduating?"

up a bit at his question. "Well, uh. I didn't start school on time and when my ex-Alpha finally introduced me

forehead creased and even with his frown, he was still one of the most breathtaking men I have ever seen. That's so unnecessary." He commented, more

sudden question. "Uh, my focus would be to graduate top of my

he were processing my words. "And where would you stay after

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was he asking these questions! Why does it seem

he's nice doesn't mean he's in love with you,' I reminded myself, and that

I shook my head. "I have some money saved up and will get an apartment

look away because of how hot his stare made me

the kingdom" He said. "You can stay in anyone you want

again. "What?" I blurted

father has not yet finished dealing with you, and graduation time from the center

"If you had asked me weeks before. I'd have said his attitude towards you has nothing to do with you. But

him for a moment, wondering if I could trust

trust you?" I

"You know you can."

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

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

remember them by, so I looked up their photos and found

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 at me. I stared into

"Something is fishy somewhere."

picture again. "I can ask

cut in. "Didn't

say we couldn't

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

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