Chapter 41 She Is The Daughter Of The Enemy

• Alexander
• I returned to the palace after dark. I figured Fiona may be asleep already, but still, my blood ran warm with anticipation as I continued thinking about what to say to her. How to account for my outburst and my absence these past few days, when finally we were face to face again.
• I worked the lock and the doorknob carefully. Eased the door open slowly. If Fiona was asleep, I did not want to wake her.