There Is No "Us"

"What is the meaning of this, Lord Karle?" Elena questioned him sternly after the Fae pulled her into a secluded and darkened corner of the palace where no one could stumble upon them easily. 

She glanced down at her arm still held in his grasp and lord Karle noticed his mistake and quickly let go. He cleared his throat, tucking his hand behind his back and said, "Sorry for that, I just wanted to talk to you alone, away from the peering eyes in the palace. I wanted to make sure no one followed you, after all, the walls have ears in Astaria."

Elena frowned, "And why would anyone follow me?" 

Karle answered, "I heard rumors that my nephew Aldric has his own network of spies and it wouldn't surprise me if he has one on you." 

At once, Elena straightened up, her head lifted high as she said, "Well, thanks for your concern, but I can sure you that prince Aldric would not spy on me."