“As you wish.” She wouldn’t try to hide that it made her sad. Nikolai had been one of her first friends after all. But she also knew she wouldn’t win this particular fight. And Alina knew enough of the secret passages to continue seeing him without any trouble if she really wanted to.
“No gossip on my part. I’ve been focused on my studies, just as Fedyor told you. You needn’t worry about any boyfriends or girlfriends to intimidate.”