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Just don't be a loser and actually show up.

She can be a real pain in the ass sometimes, but she’s my sister, so I deal with it. Of course, I'm going to show up, and she knows that.

Despite my better judgement, I decide to respond to Raven.

Me: Maybe I'll take you up on that offer, get in some extra tour hours.

Your Royal Highness: Okay! Deal.

Wait… are castles open on Sundays?

Me: Consider it done.

Your Royal Highness: Okay, Mr. Scottish man,

who thinks he can do whatever he wants and waltz into castles whenever he pleases.

Do you have keys to all of Scotland or something?

Me: I’m glad you’re catching on…

Your RoyalHighness: Whatever

Your Royal Highness: What are you doing?

Your Royal Highness: Are you home?

Are you in your basement… with your girl?

Me: Yes, Princess, I'm home.

Your Royal Highness: There you go with the ‘Princess’ thing again…

Me: Observant as always, I see.

Your Royal Highness: Whatever. I didn't want to come over, anyway.

That would’ve gone nowhere good. Not with the shit running through my head from earlier.

Me: You have a busy day tomorrow. Get some sleep.

Your Royal Highness: YOU get some sleep.

I roll my eyes as a quiet laugh escapes before I can stop it.

Of course, she has to have the last word. It’s almost impossible not to engage.

I stare at my phone for a second longer while my fingers hover over the screen. I'm tempted to fire back just to keep her talking. But I know better.

She’s dangerous for my self-control.

I set the phone down, muttering under my breath, “Goodnight, Princess.”

Chapter 12

Castles

Raven

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