My heart skipped. Not because of nerves, but anticipation. I nodded, quickly brushing my hair back and slipping on a light jacket.
The walk to the chamber was silent. Tense.
When we arrived, Aiden was leaning over a table filled with maps, reports, and parchments. His shoulders were tense, and he looked like he hadn't rested again.
"Caitlyn," he said, straightening when he saw me.
I offered him a soft smile, unsure if I should approach or wait.
"Come here," he said, voice low and filled with something that wasn’t quite exhaustion but not strength either.
I stepped closer, and he gestured to the seat beside him.
"There's something we need to discuss."
I sat. Luca stepped out, giving us privacy.
Aiden took a long breath, his eyes flickering to mine.
"The council approved our union
