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Raerdel walked the distance back to the castle with Sin beside her and his arm firmly wrapped around her waist. When she had asked why, he stated he was keeping them both invisible to avoid being seen or questioned by his aunt or enemies. She wanted to snuggle back into him but was concerned he would take that as a mixed message. Her brain was giving her enough mixed messages for the two of them.
As they entered the castle proper and went up the stairs to her bedroom, she attempted to pull away at her door. “Thanks, I don’t think we have to worry about someone seeing us in the hallway.”
“It’s best to just play it safe. This way they don’t know you ever left your room in the first place. It’s nearly dawn, so go in and get some rest if you can.” Opening the door to her room, he kept a h
