The preparation for their departure was brief and to the point. The biggest complication was the organization of Aidan's animals, which, with more remorse than Alex would have expected to see in him, the prince decided to take to the town to be taken care of accordingly. He'd give instructions on how he expected them to live, but the truth was that neither of them was sure he'd ever get to see them again. Despite their best wishes, both the blond and brunette had no guarantees that they wouldn't end up staying in the citadel for various years, if not permanently.
Even though the planning itself was quick, carrying out the move of the animals took the pair longer than they'd thought, and they ended up needing a few days, which, in all honesty, had felt like a dawdle to Alex. She didn't wa
