During their hushed and impactful conversation, Luna Dowager had also offered a place to stay since residing in the castle would rouse unnecessary attention.
So, as they walked into the simple house provided, Rose tried to occupy her racing mind with the details of the rooms.
But there was nothing much to see.
“Rose.” Rune pulled her from behind before she could proceed to check the last room.
He had been following her quietly, but it seemed he could not endure the silence for long.
“I want to understand what you and the Luna Dowager discussed. Why are we doing this?”
Rose, with a little brow lift, made sure not to turn. “Let us prepare to-”
“Have s*x?” he interrupted with distaste. “Is this a joke, Rose? Do you think I see you as some sort of pregnancy vessel?”
Rose was not wil
