#Chapter 79: He Lives Nearby

Terry had said that he had heard a lot about me. I was hoping it was mostly good things, but knowing he was the Luna’s brother, I had some doubts. The Luna herself did not seem overly fond of me. When Nicholas stepped between us, I began to wonder if there was more going on than I was aware. Terry had seemed friendly enough. His piercing gaze was unnerving, I supposed. He looked at me like he was trying to see through my skin. But honestly, that wasn’t all that unusual among the nobility. “Don’t be rude, Nicholas.” Terry placed his hand on Nicholas’s shoulder and eased him to the side. “Let me see the girl, at least.” When I was in plain sight once more, his smile added teeth. “Ah, there you are. As stunning as they say. And where is little Elva?” Elva peeked from around my skirts. “Hello, little girl. Aren’t you a pretty one?” Elva quickly ducked back behind me. “A charming child,” Terry said. “You must be proud.” Now, I could start to see why Nicholas had attempted to shield