ERYNDRA
One moment, she was thrilled, and the next, it felt as if a bucket of ice had been dumped onto her.
Fear.
That was the only thing consuming her at the moment.
Why was he so mad?
Yes, she knew she had done him dirty by hiding the bond from him, but his death stare earlier screamed that there was more to it.
"Eryndra."
Eryndra snapped back to reality at the prince's call.
"Is there something bothering you? Your heart is racing like you're being chased."
"Uh, no. No, I... um, this is just overwhelming."
Kallias's lips tugged upward. "Believe me, I know what you mean. Sometimes I wish I could escape these politics and the constant headaches from the court. But it's my duty, and it will be yours soon as well. You'll get used to it, and when the time comes, I can be your escape
