chapter 44

He has constantly been pestering me, wanting to speak to Sage, so that he could apologize. I force him back with a growl, and he recedes, whining in my head. I half expect her to freak out, but she stares at me curiously. So, I grip her hand and tug her back to the bedroom. She removes her dressing gown and climbs into bed. Then she places her bottle of water on the bedside table, easy to reach whenever she needs it. “Can I ask why you hate rogues so much?” Sage looks a little startled as the question leaves her lips. Perhaps it is something she has been thinking about a lot, and since it’s been weighing her down, she didn’t notice how she spoke. I wait for a second while she gets comfortable. The initial shock fades from her features as Sage’s eyes return to me as I climb in next to her. I know it is pointless to pretend that I am sleepy or even a bit tired. I won’t be able to fall back asleep, but I will wait until she does before I leave the bedroom to get some work done. “I don’t h