Guarded Secrets

Suddenly, Victor dashed toward Rowena from the palace.

When he saw she was still there, joy returned to his countenance. Immediately, he grabbed her wrist.

"What are you doing?" Rowena was dumbstruck for a second as she stared at her hand. When she raised her head, she saw his teary blue eyes. I've never seen him sad before. He seems surprisingly genuine like this. It's like he's a different perso