He turns to face me fully. “If you go anywhere on your own, stick to these back passages as much as possible.”
“So, I don’t have to stay locked in the room?”
Klaus’s mouth quirks up on one side. “Why would you think that?”
“Because of what I did.”
“No. Just stay aware of your surroundings at all times.”
I nod. “Will I be punished for…” My question trails off.
“No,” he says shortly. “I gave you permission.”
Neither of us needs to go into detail. They will not defy him because he is the crowned prince to the throne. That thought that churns my stomach.
We stop before our room. He opens the door but doesn’t follow me inside.
“Are you disappointed in me… for tonight?”
Klaus smiles and presses his lips to mine. The kiss is quick, and when he pulls back, his deep sapphire eyes search m
