The guard blinked in surprise, visibly caught off guard by the display. For a moment, he simply stared at her before awkwardly clearing his throat. "Forgive me, my lady. I think it would be best if you retired for the night."
"I think so too," Verity replied smoothly.
The guard stepped aside and began escorting her away from the corridor. Verity did not look back, but she knew Rosalind was still hidden there, and deep down, she hoped whatever they were trying to do tonight would succeed before anyone discovered it.
Only after the corridor finally fell silent again did Rowan turn toward Rosalind.
"No more distractions," he said sharply, his voice low but firm enough to sound like a warning.
Rosalind parted her lips, wanting to explain that she had only been startled, but he had already taken hold of her hand again and started pulling her forward before she could say anything.
