Betraying Hunger

[Kaelia Brynn Halloway]

“You may approach, Kaelia.” The Prince’s voice slices through my thoughts.

He is still busy preparing the meal and does not even look up, even when he adds again,

“I am not angry at your presence here.”

My lips press at this, but I keep my gaze on him when he pauses, eyes finally snapping to me, holding my gaze.

“I understand the circumstances of your arrival; despite what