It was obvious the two had been too wrapped up in each other to notice Allegra and Vladislav's presence, let alone the sound of their footsteps. Only when Allegra inelegantly cleared her throat did they pay them any mind. Gregory looked frustrated, while Elanora looked resigned. Neither one of them would be walking away with what they wanted, that was certain.
“All packed up and ready to say goodbye?” Allegra asked with a faint smile that failed to lighten the abysmal mood.
“Yeah,” Gregory said resolutely as he stepped away from his wife as he ran his hands through his hair. “Just about. I'm afraid I'm going to need you to say my goodbyes to anyone I haven’t managed to get to yet.”
Allegra narrowed her eyes suspiciously at the request. “And who exactly would this involve?” she asked wit
