I couldn’t tell Devon what had happened when he asked. My head was a mess filled with several thoughts. I had never wanted to get involved in the King’s court. It was dangerous, and messy.
And yet, the King had put me in the spot like that.
I paced around in the spot Brian had asked to meet. Devon had assigned two guards to me. But I let them wait at the other side, while I awaited Brian’s arrival.
He was late, but it also gave me time to think.
“Liv.” I heard his voice, finally, and I didn’t know why but I really needed him to hug me right now so I had walked right into his arms and stayed there for a good while.
Brian didn’t say anything, didn’t ask any questions. He just wrapped me up in his warmth. And kissed the top of my head, still hugging me, waiting, until I had finally h
