Althea was grateful when Gavriel finally led her away from the banquet hall. Her heart had been pounding so hard she thought it might burst from all the attention she’d received that night.

She watched his hand firmly wrapped around hers as they walked toward the stairs, but soon she realized they had already passed the floor where their chamber was.

“Where are we going?” she asked curiously. She could sense his emotions—something about him felt a little nervous.

“Just up,” ...