Chapter 84

"My eyes were now so fixedly intent to free themselves from that decade-long thirst that every sense but sight had been eclipsed."

-Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy

"Hi, Arthur," I said, and pulled away from Zach's strong chest. Gee, that was awkward. Zach took me by surprise and now I had Arthur here, looking uncomfortable and apprehensive. Zach wasn't too happy either that we had been interrupted yet again. The prince was jealous, but he refused to show any emotions. He didn't have to. I sensed everything that was going on inside his heart. I couldn't keep playing this game with him. The last twenty-four hours convinced me that he deserved to know at least some of the truth.

"I see that you have your priorities straightened out, Max," Arthur said coldly, and then walked through the door. I had no idea where Emma was. She was supposed to be guarding the desks.