The doors opened and I stepped into my chambers, hoping to find Eloise on my bed, but it was empty, well dressed, like no one had been here for a while.
I skimmed around the room, and there was no sign of her, not even her scent.
"Where is she?" I asked the Knight behind.
"Your Grace left for her chambers earlier today."
"Did she state why?"
"No."
But I can guess. Maybe she's angry with me because I haven't spent time with her the last few days. I've been so consumed with working out everything. I never meant to neglect, but the goddess knew I did.
Fuck.
I turned on my heels and walked out of my quarters to hers. It was already dark, and the moon was up. From the courtyard, I could see the leaves from the trees go dry and pile on the stone pavement.
I got to her door, eyeing the knights stationed on both sides to open the door for me, but quietly.
I stepped into the dark room; the only source of light was the moon slipping through the windows
