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?"

anymore, especially since my

my work desk and asked, "May

said, and then sat on my bed, facing

so long before

his question. "Well, uh. I didn't start school on time and when

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

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

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

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these questions! Why does it seem like he cares

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

head. "I have some money

look away because of how hot his stare made

the kingdom" He said. "You can

at him again. "What?" I

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

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

a moment, wondering if I could trust him. He's been saving my life.

I trust you?" I asked, and his

"You know you can."

and grabbed my phone. Quickly, I scrolled to the picture I saw

on the internet. I have been.." I sighed. I wanted to say that I have been researching their

by, so I looked up

as plain as stone. He scrutinized the picture and continued staring. "I have no idea when this picture was taken."

"Something is fishy somewhere."

at the picture again. "I can

in. "Didn't

we couldn't trust

photo. I'll have to investigate this later. For now, finding

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