CHAPTER 31. The Midnight Pavilion

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  “Princess.”

  His voice caused me to quickly twirl around to look at him. “Rodrick!” I called out enthusiastically, hoping that would distract him from my surprise of seeing him here.

  After Anne had informed me everything about the Night Show, I found myself curious to experience it myself and by doing so, I would also be spending time with Cassian which ultimately was killing two birds with one stone.

  Hence, after dinner, I had planned to sneak out and meet with Cassian by the stables as he mentioned earlier but unfortunately for me, Rodrick caught me lurking around at the dead of night. He glanced down at my clothes, where I wore what I would usually wear during training, a plain blouse and a pair of trousers. Naturally, I was also wearing my cloak to hide my identity when we were in public.

  “What are you doing? Why are you dressed like that?” he asked, brows knitted tightly.