Chapter 394

[Phillips POV]

I walked out of his majesty’s office and heaved a sigh of relief. I was able to remain here in the palace of Avalon as the captain of the royal knights. I may not be by her majesty’s side, but at least I will still be close by, unlike if I had taken my father’s title as duke of Middleton.

I was walking along the hallway back to her majesty’s room when I felt a heavy gaze on me. It was the same feeling of hostility I felt from earlier. When I looked to my side, I saw Theo standing at one of the balconies here in the palace. He seemed to be arranging planted pots on the balcony’s ledge. His eyes were looking towards me with pure hostility.

’What did I do wrong against him to warrant such hostility?’ I wondered.

Because I cannot think of anything that would make him look at me this way, I decided to confront him. I walked towards the opened balcony door to confront him.

"Good day Theo." I greeted.

Theo did not reply to my greeting and proceeded to ignore me and contin