2:16- A Royal Shopping Trip

Crysanthi POV

I awoke the next morning anxious to get started on my research, but Azak insisted we go down to the dining room to have breakfast. So, I ate my breakfast quickly but still I had to wait for him to finish his. Though I couldn't put my finger on it, something seemed off about him this morning. I brushed my feelings off as he led the way up to his quarters so I could continue my research. He seemed to be easily aggravated today, so I did my best not to annoy him.

I hated walking on eggshells around him, but I figured it was probably for the best. We entered his chambers and I began climbing the iron spiral staircase while he watched me from the bottom floor. When I asked if he was coming, he told me that he would be back to check on me shortly and turned around and left the room. I thought it odd that not only would he not be joining me, but that he would allow me in his quarters alone. Still, I proceeded up the stairs and continued the book I had left off on last night.