At the dinner table, Leia simply stared at the array of dishes laid before her. The room was quiet, and she was the only one present in the grand dining hall. Despite the delicious aroma of saffron and smoked paprika in the air, her appetite remained elusive. Ronan, who had promised to join her for dinner, was nowhere in sight. Neither were the other two brothers.
Just as she was about to push her chair back, a warm hand landed gently on her shoulder.
"Take a seat," came Kieran's voice from behind as he pulled out the chair beside her.
She turned slightly and saw Ronan and Lucien entering the dining hall as well. Relief flickered across her face, and a radiant smile bloomed on her lips as she finally sat down.
"I thought none of you were coming," Leia said softly.
