‘Of course,’ George had the grace to check the hallway before easing to the room, that was suddenly far too small for two, ‘I didn’t mean to give you away.’ He eyed the blade, she leveled at him before turning to close the door and fasten it.
Why did the sound of the lock clicking send a thrill through her body? Lilia forced herself to breathe, nothing had changed.
‘I’m not here to arrest you,’ he turned back slowly, hands raised.
She watched him, scanning his features for any sign of a lie. What did it matter if he was or wasn’t? If not now, then he could catch up with her anytime back in Milany. Or when she returned to her work as a Knight, he could always have her summoned back to face court. Why was she defending herself against someone she felt no threat from. He looked miserable,
