Rowena’s Pov

I thought I had it all together, but I failed miserably. At the dining hall, I remained stiff in my seat, staring down at the different meals across the table with no appetite.

I pretended I couldn’t feel Alexander’s eyes on me. He wasn’t speaking but he’s been watching me closely, as if waiting for the right time to break the tension.

“Are you sure everything is alright? You look so pale.” Unable to take my silence anymore, he spoke up, concern peeking from his ...