CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT
HAZEL
Melissa stared after them as they went, even going far as rising slowly, so she could watch them until they were out of sight. As for me, I watched Xander. I didn't think he'd caught wind of the news, since Darius had instructed no one to release it.
Maybe it was better that way.
“Tell Darius I didn't really feel up to dinner. I hope you're fine too.” I said, getting to my feet, and she shot a brow upwards.
“Why should I?”
“Because you want to pretend you care about me, and asked why I was leaving the table without having dinner.” I said, and began to make my way to my room, feeling horribly disoriented, and so out of focus that I bumped into a maid in the hallway.
“Jeez, I'm so sorry.” I said immediately, hoping I didn't spill the fruits she was carrying.
