Unspoken Permission

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

I glance back where I came, before returning to look at the Prince, watching as he reads.

I study him, my fingers tapping against my knees impatiently. Of course, I wanted to speak.

C'mon, you think I risked I coming here just for a new place to sit?

I just—couldn't.

I couldn't start talking and interrupt his reading. To do so, would actually be a crime, believe it or not.