"I want to understand this whole magic that curse thing." Roman clarified.

"And I need to learn about it now. Before someone does something crazy and ends up accidentally killing everyone."

"That may be difficult, Your Highness. There's so many books here…"

"You're saying I'm hopeless." Roman deadpanned.

"No." William protested quickly. He stopped short, biting his lip and glancing away momentarily. Roman watched him warily, wondering what he was thinking.

"I can't do this alone." William finally admitted quietly.

"I need your help, Prince Roman. I don't know anyone else that might have similar interests, and I thought maybe you might like to study magic together."

Roman stared at...