#Chapter 18: What Would You Choose?

Ollie’s POV I change along the way and fortunately find Ella waiting for me. At home, I rush to the shower. As I step into the hallway with only a towel wrapped around me, I’m surprised to see Declan standing at my bedroom door. He freezes when he sees me. I quickly duck past him and into my room. “Give me a minute!” I say in haste, closing the door behind me. After quickly changing, I open the door again. “What is it?” Declan swallows hard. He’s not looking at me anymore. “I just wanted to be sure you came home on time. I didn’t see you at dinner.” “I’m sorry,” I say. “I won’t be late again. Is there anything else?” “Mother wishes to speak to you about the ceremony.” Without another word, he turns and walks away. Strange, but… okay. I hurry to find Diana. When I do, she surprises me. “I didn’t call for you,” she says. If she didn’t need me, then why did Declan lie? Was he just checking up on me? Why lie about that? Declan’s behavior leaves me curious an