Nathaniel hadn't spoken a single word for quite some time. From the moment he first saw Selena until they climbed into the carriage together, he'd remained utterly silent. As the carriage moved slowly toward the palace, not once did he break the stillness between them.Beneath his cold mask, his eyes held a depth no one could read.Selena tried to puzzle him out, even wondering if perhaps her attire had displeased him. She opened her mouth several times, intending to ask, but each time, he simply stared at her without a word.He looked at her, but his thoughts seemed elsewhere entirely. It left her without the urge to speak. What on earth was he thinking?Suddenly, the carriage came to a halt.Liam, seated in front, cautiously announced, "Your Highness, we've arrived at the palace."Nathaniel snapped out of his reverie and abruptly said, "Return to the estate.""What?"Liam and Cloud weren't the only ones who froze at his command. Even Selena, sitting opposite him, was momentar
Read more