I storm into the castle after my argument with Ashton. I walk directly to the kitchen, determined to find something to eat. I look through the pantry for anything quick for me to devour from not eating this morning, when I hear a small cough behind me. I turn around to see a familiar guard standing before me.
"Your Grace," he bows. "Can I assist you in finding anything?"
"No, thank you," I bow back.
"Why are you here all alone?" he asks, making me raise an eyebrow. His mouth moves into a small smirk, looking around to see that we are the only two in the kitchen.
My mind darts to the conversation I had with James earlier, and I my heart starts beating faster. "Lord Ashton is right behind me," I lie. "But while I have you here, might I ask a question?"
"Anythin
