-Ladon-
I was worried. So f*cking worried. I didn’t like not knowing where Rivanna was or how she was doing. It troubled me so much, and I didn’t know what else to do but pace around on the small balcony I found myself on.
I had stayed back in The Golden City. Rivanna had agreed to come back to me, and I really hoped she kept that promise. I couldn’t bear to lose her. I was in love with the woman.
“Ladon.”
I looked over my shoulder, seeing Ashes had appeared. He was worried too, but for his own wife and children and his kingdom. A lot relied on Rivanna pulling through, or else we would have a war on our doorstep.
“She won’t fail,” I said, turning to look at the view in front of me.
Ashes came to stand beside me and gaze at the vast city as well.
“You really love her,” he remarked, b
