Chapter 63

Celia

I was brave.

Or I was being extremely stupid. But I did not want him to find out about my recent escapade.

And I also did not want him to label me a weakling. The way he had reacted after our kiss, and the way he had begun collecting the papers lying on his bed without even looking at me again had been too hurtful.

I wanted him to show I was strong, that I could also be unaffected by his touch or our nearness.

Maybe, climbing down the walls of such a huge palace had not taught me a lesson already of how my recklessness would lead me to my doom.

But I did not care.

The words had tumbled out of my mouth and now it was time for action. So, I steeled my heart and prepared myself for the ‘task’

Jasper did not say anything further but he grabbed my wrist and headed straight to his room.

The guards had probably gone to the rounds but I caught Grace running through the corridors, holding sheets in her hand.

I did not look at her for I feared it would give away what I was going