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someone else’s flesh like that, but Turren wasn’t forceful and Sebastian relaxed. Turren’s tongue went deeper into his mouth, and after tasting as much as possible, it concentrated on Sebastian’s tongue until Sebastian responded. Sebastian pulled back so he could breathe, and Turren obediently released him. There was drool on both their mouths, and Sebastian licked his lips.
    Turren gulped. “Does this mean that you are going to take my declaration of courtship seriously?”
    Sebastian stared at the hopeful face that was mixed with a little pride. He must suspect it was my first real kiss. That only makes it easier to crush him. Sebastian smiled and said, “No.”
    A knock sounded on the door before Turren could respond, and Captain Pembrost peeked his head in. “Frederick says don’t tire yourself out, Your Highness.”
    Turren helplessly watched Sebastian walk to the door.
    “I’ve fulfilled my end of the bargain, so I can leave now, correct?” Sebastian asked Captain Pembrost.
    “Yes, but a group of soldiers will escort you home. What will I tell your parents when they arrive and find out their son already left?”
    “After saving the wounded prince, I decided to meditate on the thesis of life and death in balance to the world. I’ll be traveling to find enlightenment or as long as it takes for Father to calm down because I wouldn’t shake you down for three purses.” Sebastian waved his hands in the air like one of the intellectuals his father filled their house with when he wanted to waste money. “But if you catch Ophelia alone, tell her I’m purchasing a book from Bruwen, which I will pay for with one of the purses I expect delivered in my hands.”
    “An admirable use of one’s time, Sir Orwell. I’m sorry that I can’t accompany you on your journey,” Prince Turren said regretfully.
    “I don’t want to get too close to death, so your absence is in my best interest. Good night, Your Highness.” Sebastian bowed slightly because Captain Pembrost was present.
    Prince Turren’s handsome face wrinkled with concern. “Are you positive you can’t wait until your family arrives?”
    “I have a few stops that were put on hold when I saved you. I need to get back on the road.”
    “Will you visit me when you find a chance?”
    “I’ll think about it.” Sebastian turned his back on Turren and walked toward Captain Pembrost who held the door open for him.
    “Good night, Sebastian,” Turren whispered, and Sebastian closed the door.
    Sebastian looked at Captain Pembrost’s frown. “I didn’t say no.”
    “Barely. I’ll take you to grab your things if you still mean to leave tonight.”
    “My mind hasn’t changed, and I expect the king to keep his word about the terms of our agreement,” Sebastian said.
    “Is that all, Sir Orwell?”
    “No. I don’t know why you insist on an escort. Whoever it was only wanted the prince dead, and they were long gone when I found him.”
    “Just the same, I like to protect the king’s future assets.” Captain Pembrost smirked.
    “What do you mean by future asset?” Sebastian asked when they reached the barracks and he gathered his belongings. “Just because Prince Turren has feelings for me does not mean I will marry him.”
    “I didn’t say that.”
    Sebastian turned in Captain Pembrost’s direction and stared.
    Captain Pembrost shrugged. “Okay, I hinted at it, but you can’t blame me for trying to help my prince. He could do a lot worse.”

C HAPTER 6
     
     
    “A RE YOU a lord?” Lieutenant Adams questioned for the third time.
    Captain Pembrost has an unpleasant sense of humor. The guard who had confronted Sebastian at the castle led his unwanted escort of six. “No.”
    “You’re important but not that important, or else he would have sent a different lieutenant with you. I think he’s punishing us both. So you annoy him, but he likes you. You’re a weird man, Sir Orwell.”
    Sebastian shrugged.
    “You were more talkative at