BRI I apologize for leaving the room before you returned," I say to Rowan, feigning innocence as I meet his gaze. "The guards were moving some things in, and I couldn't sleep with all the commotion, so I thought it best to leave." Rowan offers me a reassuring smile. "It's alright, Bri. I'm sorry you were disturbed. There was an accident in the house this morning." I place a hand on my chest, acting as though my heart would pop out of it's place in surprise and maybe fear. "An accident? What happened?" Rowan's expression darkens. "There was a fire in Nova's room, it was f*****g serious, and she passed out from inhaling a lot of smoke." I gasp, placing a hand over my mouth in feigned shock. "Oh no, that's terrible. Is she alright? I suppose it might have been fatal considering the fact

