The hour was late when Miya walked Gaia to her tent and bid her good-night. With so many people around in such close quarters, he felt it best for her reputation to go their separate ways for the night. If they were to place her on the throne, she would still need her reputation intact. The people still needed to respect her. He placed a chaste kiss on her hand, trying to ignore the heated gaze that passed between them as they said good-night.
He then headed back to his own tent. He took the long way to walk off some of his frustrations. He had not seen Jade in a while. He had been busy with Gaia most of the night. She had likely turned in for the evening. Miya did not rush to reach their tent. His thoughts were lost in memories of Gaia and being wrapped in her arms. He smil
