"It's him…" Bryelle mumbled under her breath, her voice barely more than a whisper as she peered out of the tall, arched windows of the castle.
The cool glass felt icy against her fingertips as she pressed them gently against it, her heart fluttering a bit. She had left out of her room, leaving behind the safety of her familiar quarters, all because a surge of curiosity had compelled her to learn more about her older sister's classmates. The castle grounds had grown unusually lively, and the sight of so many unfamiliar faces wandering near the secluded fortress was enough to make her feel nervous, a rare discomfort that tugged at her instincts.
Yet, despite her apprehension, she couldn't resist. Curiosity was a powerful thing, and so, she had given in, allowing herself a brief glimpse of the people who had gathered in the garden's side courtyard.
It didn't take long for her to spot him.
