“Did you like what you saw in the visions?”
Evelyn bit her lip. “I… maybe? Haydn showed me his home and his magic. He brought me into his world. He isn’t hiding everything from me.”
She didn’t say, “unlike Leo,” but the compassion in Damien’s eyes let her know he understood.
“Evelyn—”
“I’m okay.” She stood up. “Haydn is leaving. Leo is with Hannah. And I’m fine.”
And I need Damien to go because I don’t want to cry in front of him for a second time today.
Damien walked over to Evelyn. He took her hand and kissed it sweetly. “You’re a fucking liar, Princess, so it’s a good thing you’re cute.”
That made Evelyn laugh, and Damien smiled.
“I will let you rest,” he said. “But I’m sending that guard back up here in case you need something.”
“His name is Rory. My father put him in charge of making sure I went downstairs for lunch earlier.”
“How did Rory get assigned that job?”
“His Water magic stands a chance against my Fire.”
Damien snorted. “That’s hilarious. I’ll see you later.”
Damien opened the door, but the wall of flames that burned in the hallway blocked his path. He glanced over his shoulder and pouted at Evelyn like a puppy who wants to go outside. She laughed and waved her hand, making the fire disappear.
“Thanks,” Damien said before he left.
A couple minutes later, Rory knocked on the door. “Your Highness?”
Evelyn opened the door. “Hi, Rory.”
“Captain Fontaine directed me to guard your room.”
“It’s not necessary, but Damien doesn’t listen to me.”
“I believe you outrank him,PrincessEvelyn.”
“Yeah, he doesn’t care. If you’re going to be here, can you keep everyone else away? Tell them I don’t feel well.”
“I’ll keep my sword at the ready, shall I?”
“Please do.” Evelyn grinned.
Rory gave her a nod and Evelyn shut the door again.
In the evening, when Evelyn knew dinner had already started, she popped into the hallway. “Rory, can you do me a favor?”
“Do you need Captain Fontaine again?” he asked.
“No. I want a sleeping potion, the kind that doesn’t let you dream. Do you know where to get one?”
“I can find out. Will you be all right here without a guard for a few minutes?”
“I’ve gone all week without a guard outside my room. I’m fine.”
“Yes, Your Highness. I will be back soon.” Rory bowed before turning toward the stairs.
