I lifted my eyes and realized it was Alec. He gave a calm smile and gently released me to stand.
“I'm so sorry, I hadn't been looking,” I apologized, feeling embarrassed.
“That’s ok, you seemed quite in a hurry,” He said, his voice was suggestive.
“Yes I am, I don't want to be late for breakfast. Can't have Lucien breathing down my neck about being late.” I rolled my eyes at the thought of how authoritative Lucien could be, especially in public.
“Of course, you don't want that,” Alec said and chuckled, and we parted ways.
I slammed the door behind me, and leaned against it, exhaustion washing over me. I blamed Crystal for pushing me to even leave my room.
“Well, you never listened when I asked you to run from the healer’s house, why listen now?” Crystal said, defensively. I coul
