Chapter 210

BELLA

Riven took me on a tour around the house. He didn't attempt to elaborate on the conversation we had with his father again. He was just the perfect gentleman, leaving me to my thoughts without trying to interrupt.

"Do you want to meet Syrac?" He asked when we were in the third corridor. Their house was like a maze, one that confused me when I tried to keep track of the number of doors in each passage. 

"Of course!" I perked up at that. Anything that would make me forget the conversation I had with the king would be damned appreciated, and I knew meeting the half-witch would help me. 

Riven smiled. 

"Let's go. I know where she will be." Unconsciously, he took my hand in his and led me down the corridors to the giant door that led out. 

The guards standing by the door bowed to him the minute we stepped out, each with their left palm placed over their heart. Riven nodded at them in acknowledgement as he led me down the stone