He pushed off the wall, a faint smile touching his lips.
Should I visit them?
The answer formed almost at once.
Yes.
With the royal visit arriving tomorrow, everyone was moving their pieces into place. Leaving Louisa and Liam unobserved for too long would be careless.
Besides, it had been long enough. He wanted to see what kind of expression she would wear when he appeared at her door without warning.
Having decided, Julian changed direction.
Instead of returning to his own chambers, he turned down a side corridor and began walking toward the western annex.
Being the Duke's younger brother and a high-ranking figure within the royal army, Liam had always enjoyed both prestige and luxury.
Years ago the family had granted him a separate residence that connected directly to the main castle through a long stone gallery. It was smaller than the main castle, but still large enough to be called a castle in its own right.
