Chapter 34

AVERY

“ You seem to be in a bad mood, Draven. What happened? ” I grin while walking ahead of the brooding man.

I was surprised to find him waiting for me outside the throne room as if he was really serious about becoming my guard. But, at least, it’s amusing to see him following me everywhere like a shadow, all the while burning holes in my back with his eyes.

“ Don’t push your luck too much. ” He scoffs after a small pause.

I enter the hallway that leads to the main hall for the women and he is still behind me.

“ Good for me, I don’t believe in luck. ” I hum, folding my hands in front of me and straightening my spine.

“ It’s purely your luck that Leister took a liking to you and let you off the hook. ” He murmurs like a sulking child.

I halt in front of the golden doors and turn around to face him. His brows lift to his forehead in a silent gesture for me to explain why I have suddenly stopped my dilly-dallying.

I search his face for any hint of realization or awkwardness after cal