I woke up alone on the bed, my chest spiked for a moment before I heard the sound of water being poured and breathed out. He hadn't left me alone. Just as I was standing up from the bed Eilis appeared from the washroom door, already fully dressed in his riding leathers.
“You're going out of the castle today?” I asked, trying to break the awkwardness.
“Yes.” He answered, adjusting his jacket. “I need to see some people.”
I nodded, not bothering to ask him more about it, he didn't seem to want to share.
“So I'll see you at breakfast or something.” He hesitated, looking at me expectantly before he sighed and went out.
I had a feeling he wanted to do something but didn't know how.
I went into the washroom and took my bath, coming out I saw Calani already seated.
She held a blue silk dr
