Kael cleared his throat immediately before standing up far too quickly.
Ah.
There he was again.
The emotional evacuation response.
“Okay,” he announced with forced composure. “It’s time for bed.”
I blinked innocently up at him.
“Oh? Is it?”
“Yes.” He pointed at me vaguely. “And apparently for you too since you’re leaving with us at dawn.”
“Look at that.” I stood while gathering my plate. “Already giving me orders. We’re progressing beautifully.”
“We are progressing nowhere.”
“Mhm.”
Kael started toward the patio doors while I followed beside him carrying my plate and trying not to smile too hard at how visibly flustered he still looked from one accidental compliment.
Honestly?
Adorable.
The castle hallways had grown quieter by the time we headed deeper into the residential win
