Kassian dragged his feet through his mansion, making his way to the parlor. The quiet streets and dark windows, the waning moon and the bells of the temple announcing it was three hours after midnight dissuaded him from riding directly to the Prime Minister’s door and demanding to be let in. As much as he wanted Raena back in his arms and their daughters within his sight, he could wait until the morning. He had waited long enough and this was important to her.
That’s how he ended up back at his estate, dismissing the servants who had been waiting for him. His mind was too much of a mess and despite the tiredness of his body, he wasn’t sure he could fall asleep at this point. Part of him was relieved that he and Raena had reconciled but there was too much unspoken still, too many issues le
