Jean maintained a healthy distance from her all the way to the king's door. She hastily finished her now-cooled tea and handed the empty mug to the Beta, who extended his hand to take it when they reached a black door.
“The king is waiting for you,” Jean said with a smile. “I'll give you some warnings and directions when it comes to contacting him. Be short, concise, and specific. Avoid discussing your feelings too much and don't mention that his room is dark. He already knows it. Naming it will only put him in a bad mood.”
Jean's gaze glided over her figure, and he muttered, “And whatever you do, don't bring up Rue.”
Rue... the name of the Goddess, the apparition. But she had to mention it. Rue was the reason she was here.
“Why not?” she stammered.
Jean rolled his eyes. “Crap, I shou
