"He always appears when something is going on, "I muttered under my breath, eyes narrowed in suspicion as I watched lord Ajax from afar.
Theo followed my gaze, his expression neutral but alert.
"You should get used to it," I added, my tone half teasing, half serious. "He's like a shadow that shows up just to stir the wind."
We both watched as Ajax began making his way back toward us, hands clasped behind his back, posture relaxed like he owned the entire palace garden,
And then—without warning—he was beside me. I barely had time to blink before his arm wrapped around my shoulders.
I froze.
My body stiffened instantly, and the bunny plush was nearly squeezed out of my arms. His touch wasn't rough, but it was far too familiar.
Theo moved like lightning.
He stepped between us and firmly nocked Ajax's arm away, his hand on the hilt of his sword. "Please mind your manners around the princess," he said coldly, his voice sharp as a blade.
