Julias smiled at Jack, his hazel eyes bright and happy now that he had someone to actually talk to outside the Castle walls. He disliked the place so much, it was more like a prison than anyone could imagine.

"I could only sneak out hours at a time without anyone questioning where I am," Julias explained with a small shrug. "It's what I have to live with unfortunately. It at least gives me a reason to avoid the one I'm betrothed to."