Kael
By the time I returned to my room, the castle had settled into the quiet rhythm of night. The day’s investigations still weighed heavily on my mind, but stepping inside the familiar space I now shared with Reddick brought with it a sense of calm I hadn’t realized I needed.
He was already there, leaning casually against the headboard, watching me with that steady, perceptive gaze of his. There was something grounding about his presence—something that made the chaos outside these walls feel distant, if only for a little while.
“Long day?” he asked softly.
I let out a tired breath. “You could say that.”
Without another word, I reached for the hem of my shirt and pulled it over my head, tossing it aside before lowering myself onto the edge of the bed. The simple act of shedding the d
