Chapter 99 — Bring It Here, Princess!

My soul left my body.

I slapped the book shut so fast my wrist popped, stuffed it under my pillow, shoved the other books under my sheets, scrambled into a sitting position, my heart pounding loudly all the while.

Julian stood there, sticking his head through the half open door, watching me with brows raised. “Can I… can I come in?”

“Yes? I mean… no.” I shook my head. “I mean… come in! Why not?” I needed no one to tell me that I ...