Nerissa had felt bad for having ruined the moment between Aria and Alder but she truly had to take Aria back to her chamber and ready her for the night; she had a feeling tonight was going to be the night. It was so obvious that something had changed between the two, and she could hardly contain her excitement. Aria would finally return to being her jovial self, and the king too wouldn’t be so lonely anymore. Aria couldn’t help but notice that she had been smiling all through, she decided to ask as she brushed her hair. “You have been smiling for some time now, Nerissa”. She said. “Has Varian perhaps planned something good for your return tonight?”. Nerissa chuckled and shook her head. “I’m just glad you’re getting along with His majesty now”. She replied. “Earlier, you guys seemed

