“You’re awake,” he said quietly and the hoarseness of his voice rumbled through me.
Suddenly flustered, I looked quickly away from him.
“Yes, I am”
I sounded guilty even though I had done nothing wrong.
July smirked knowingly at me and I glared at her.
“If we are all awake,” She began brightly, completely unconcerned by the tension she had created. “Both of you need to prepare.”
Ethan and I exchange a quick look.
“What for?” I asked her warily.
Practically vibrating with excitement, July clasped her hands together.
“The king is holding a banquet tonight.”
I tried not to roll my eyes but it was extremely hard.
Of course he was.
Ethan looked even less enthusiastic than I did.
“And how much blame for this ‘banquet’ can we lay at your feet.” He asked her.
Unbothered by our lack
