136 - Reunion and Drama, Maybe.

She was headed to the door but someone had appeared in front of her.

Ah, by by the Moon, Nicholas again.

"What are you doing?"

"Ensuring you are safe."

"What," her voice was laced with dry humour and annoyance, "like a bodyguard?"

He cringed, refusing to answer that.

"Aren't you just a doctor?"

"Tell that to your mate."

Zezi frowned.

"Once he gets back, I'll gladly make myself scarce. I don't really fancy your presence."

"And I don't fancy yours."

He shrugged, sipping from his glass of wine.

It smelt like wine this time.

"Good."

Great, now there was no way she would be able to go after the trio. It didn't seem like any excuse would work on Nicholas, so she didn't even try. What kind of relationship did Valerick have with Nicholas that made him trust this doctor with her safety anyway?

Although, it was a good thing he had left someone to look after her, especially with how most of the Lords were unhappy to have her as their Queen, what Zezi found puzzling was that he trusted Nichol