38. Books

Jael heard Mauve's door open and immediately sat upright. The sun was out, and the temperature rise was enough indication. He sat still as he listened to her movements. They were quite faint compared to the last time she left the room, it confirmed his fears, she was avoiding him.

Jael didn't move until he couldn't hear her footsteps anymore. He could guess where she was headed. He picked a robe and threw it over his shoulders but didn't tie it. He let the sides hang, leaving his chest exposed.

He opened the door and walked with purpose, he got to the front of the library and stopped. He frowned contemplating if this was a good idea or if he should let this drag out and see how long she would keep ignoring him.

He had all his meals in the dining room expecting her to join him for the last meal at least and was quite disappointed when she didn't. He had asked Mill more than once if Mauve would be joining him, just twice but it seemed like a lot to him.