Chapter 15

Jasper

I walked in the direction of the castle, cradling Celia in my arms. She had curled herself into a ball, just like a cat, and was sleeping peacefully in my arms.

The walk towards the castle would barely take a minute but my body just wanted to take its time, enjoying the feeling of having her this close to me.

I was not sure why I had begun to care for this girl who I met merely a day ago but she had struck me as a ferocious kitten right in the first meeting.

There was something about the way she stood in the hall, not cowering in fear but looking me in the eye, staring at the others defiantly.

Celia had been standing stark naked in front of the King and my brothers, including myself but she did not show any shame or hesitation.

No.

She stood with her chin held high up, as if it was she was going to pass the judgment and it was us who stood naked in front of her.

And then she had been bold enough to not just meet my gaze but hold it.

Nobody so far had done that, not even