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?"

said. "I don't see her as much anymore, especially since my time there

a chair at my work

and then sat on my bed, facing

did you stay so long before graduating?" He asked

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

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

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

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

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questions! Why does it seem

mean he's in love with you,' I reminded myself,

I shook my head. "I have some money saved

gaze, and I had to look away because of how hot

He said. "You can

him again.

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

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

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

you?" I asked, and his

"You know you can."

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

I have been researching their deaths, but I don't trust anyone with that

to remember them by, so I looked up their

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 at me. I stared into

"Something is fishy somewhere."

again. "I can

in.

say we couldn't

right, I forgot. Text me the photo. I'll have to investigate this later. For now, finding you that cure is

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