Chapter 49

Aurelia's POV

"That's not it," I started to explain but he stood there with his eyes silently accusing me. It was my word against my previous actions and it didn't seem like I had a chance of winning. He didn't move a muscle nor did he say a word but the thickness of his accusation was enough to my ears.

I squeezed the door knob, "Why were you… outside? I thought you went to bed."

"I just got here," he replied immediately. "I couldn't sleep. There was a lot on my mind."

This was the first time he was mentioning something about his thoughts to me. "Was it… me?" I wondered. Did he worry I would leave and he was here to confirm for himself.

"What are you doing out here?" he asked again.

"I had a nightmare. I wanted to come see you," I trailed off, feeling nervous and realising how needy my words sounded.

"You probably had a scare while you were out late in the woods," he concluded in a tight voice. "I'll have the guards summon the maids to get you something to help you sleep-"

"But it's