Chapter 358 - 357. Matter Of Faith (2)
My Patrons were confused by my sudden announcement, but I offered no explanations as I made my way toward Rune’s room. Their murmurs and curious glances followed me, yet I remained undeterred, focused solely on reaching my brother.
The moment I stepped into the dimly lit corridor leading to his chambers, I cast an invisibility spell, ensuring that no prying eyes would witness my movements. Rune’s room was situated right beside Eric’s but it was still a couple of feet away.
Upon reaching his door, I knocked twice, but there was no response. A frown tugged at my lips. Rune wasn’t the type to ignore someone knocking—especially not me.
Cautiously, I turned the handle and slipped inside, closing the door behind me. The silence was heavy, but as I stretched my senses, I confirmed that no one else was inside. Only Rune’s presence lingered in the room. That meant he was safe—yet, for some reason, he hadn’t answered.
Releasing my invisibility spell, I took slow steps forward, my eyes scanning the room until they settled on him.
Rune sat in the armchair near the glass table, fingers steepled in front of his face, his eyes fixed on the reflective surface. If his gaze could bore holes through glass, the table would have shattered by now.
"Brother?" I called out cautiously.
His piercing gaze shifted to meet mine, sharp and unwavering, as if I had interrupted an intense internal debate. Despite the weight of his stare, I offered him a smile.
Without a word, I let my disguise slip away, allowing my features to revert to Reina’s. Rune had always been more forgiving toward my true form. He couldn’t possibly stay mad at me—not when faced with my innocent expression.
"I... was called by Duchess Konstantinos for tomorrow’s breakfast," Rune finally spoke, his voice edged with tension. "She looked like she was planning my murder."
I gulped.