Lorien POV
I went back to our room, hoping to find another pair of shoes that might go better with my dress. When I came up empty-handed, I silently cursed myself for not buying more clothes during my last trip out with Olyssia. Things between us were still tense, and though her suspicion about my relationship with Auren was understandable since it wasn’t exactly real her constant scrutiny made it nearly impossible to grow closer to her. Maybe another shopping trip would help ease the strain between us.
A quick glance at the clock made my stomach drop. Great now I was the one running late. I hurried down the stairs, half expecting Auren to already be gone since he hadn’t come back to the room to get ready.
But, to my surprise and disappointment he was right there, standing by the front
