The Ascension Proposal

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

Walking beside the prince through the familiar halls of North House is strange.

I find myself slowing down so that I'm trailing slightly behind him, especially when we encounter the usual sets of guards posted at their stations. It is more of an instinct than it is a reflex. Lowering eyes, heart pace racing.

It is as if I realize that I am becoming way too comfortable only