Selene found Kael before breakfast.
I knew because I saw them through the window of the hallway.
They were standing outside the council chamber, speaking quietly.
Selene looked upset.
Kael looked serious.
I stopped before they could notice me.
I shouldn’t have listened.
But when I heard Selene say my name, I couldn’t walk away.
“Is this because of Liana?”
Kael was silent.
Selene laughed bitterly.
“You don’t even have to answer.”
“Selene—”
“No.”
She shook her head.
“I’ve watched you since we came back from the village. You barely look at me anymore.”
Kael sighed.
“That’s not true.”
“It is.”
Selene folded her arms.
“Our wedding is in a few weeks, Kael.”
“I know.”
“Then tell me what’s happening.”
He looked away.
I expected him to deny everything.
Instead, he said, “Th
