Erik walked with me to the library. I was thankful for him. I didn’t want to be alone right now. He was in a very good mood. He opens the door to the library for me with a perfect smile. My heart thumped.
I walk through the doors, smiling shyly back at him. I head straight for the stairs to get to the books high up. Castle Lourachs library was very modest compared to the one I had known at Castle Gastion. Dragg hardly ever came in here. Erik used to have his tutoring lesson here.
“May I ask why you are avoiding him?” Erik stands next to me and looks over the same row of books as me. He tries to seem indifferent.
“You may, but that doesn’t mean ill answer.” I smile playfully up at him.
He blushes as his lips slightly pout. “Fine fine. I just think it's odd.”
“What's odd?” I fro
