“Take her inside to rest.” Tavian’s voice cuts into our moment.
Our eyes meet momentarily—silver eyes with unreadable emotions.
Something forces me to avoid them, turning away the second they lock onto each other.
I don’t know if it’s the commotion that just happened or the fact that my presence in his office, opening up memories meant to be locked away, still hangs between us.
I expected he’d be furious, facing me now that everyone else is gone. I anticipated him yelling my way as he’s always done. I was expecting my own punishment and another set of guards to step forward and drag me away.
Yet, he walks away without another word, silently moving back into the hall where the guests are waiting.
His unfamiliar silence fills me with concern.
I should be relieved, yet I’m not. My
