There were murmurs of interest around the table, and Queen Kaia smiled warmly at him. “Then we shall all wish you good fortune in your search, Prince Gavi.”
Kaius, however, was caught off guard by the revelation. He hadn’t expected Gavi, of all people, to still hold such hope in the mate bond.
Gavi chuckled, catching the flicker of surprise in his friend's eyes. “What about you, Kaius? Want to join me in the search?” His tone was teasing, but as soon as the words left his mouth, the air shifted slightly, subtly, but noticeably. A certain tension settled over the table.
Kaius exhaled, setting down his goblet as he met Gavi’s gaze steadily. "Not yet," he replied, his voice calm but firm.
Gavi tilted his head slightly before shrugging. “Fair enough. Maybe all the wrong you went through is
