~ NYSSA
I glanced at Aria then back at Eric who stood in the doorway, not even bothering to hide his grin.
"You're not going to tell me?" he drawled. "Well, I guess it means we're staying in then."
"Is there any way we can convince you to just turn a blind eye?" Aria asked but he shook his head.
"Not a chance."
She exhaled deeply, running her hand through her hair. "Fine, you can come with but you have to keep your mouth shut about it."
He cocked his head to the side. "Are you asking me to lie to the King?"
"I'm asking you not to offer up information unless you're directly asked, and if you are asked, shut up and let me handle it," she snapped, brushing past him without another word.
He watched her walk away, an amused grin tugging at the corner of his lips. Mischief and intrigue danced in his eyes; a combination I was all too familiar with.
"Whatever you're thinking," I warned him. "Don't."
