At dinner time, Riley went back and forth outside Draco's study. He dreaded knocking on the door and finally confronting the man after the fiasco a few nights ago. His hands were clammy and cold. Even his heartbeat was erratic.
However, he had already given his word to Dylan and Mr. Alex. He did not want to let them down.
An hour earlier...
Riley was at his favorite nook in the indoor garden, dozing when Dylan found him.
"Little Riley, were you also hiding from me?! I had to scour the mansion before I could find you." Dylan slumped on the chair next to Riley, huffing.
Closing the book in his hand and placing it down on the table, Riley straightened up before giving his reply. "I have been here for a while now. Where did you think I was?"
"I don't know!" Dylan replied, raising his eyebrows and making his eyes big. His tone was very suggestive as he added, "Maybe in your room or anywhere in this big house where Boss Draco couldn't find you?"
