I wasn't able to do anything when Raye tugged me out of the castle right after breakfast. I hadn't even make it three steps out of the dining hall when she suddenly appeared at my side, sparkling with mischief like the day itself depended on her mood.
Before I could ask what she was planning, her hand had already caught my wrist, and then my arm was tucked firmly into hers.
"You're coming with me," she declared with no room for protest.
I barely had time to blink. "Where—"
"A tour," she cut in, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "The city is waiting for you. I won't let you rot behind castle walls like some poor locked-away maiden."
And with that, she all but dragged me out.
Her energy was impossible to resist, and well… I had nothing to do anyway.
"I'm really glad you decided to stay," Raye said as we walked, her tone suddenly softer beneath the brightness.
Her onyx eyes flickered with something genuine.
