Aira slowly ate in the dining hall with Zyren, taking her time with the meal even though she barely tasted any of it.
Zyren sat right beside her ignoring his plate as he focused on the cup of wine in his hand.
When she was finally done, Aira rose from her seat and informed Zyren that she intended to visit Liora.
Zyren immediately offered to follow her, but she simply told him that it wasn't necessary.
She explained that she would be taking guards with her, and although it was already late, she didn't foresee an attack—especially since Zyren was in the city and there were so many guards stationed throughout the area.
She was surprised when Zyren simply nodded and let her go.
Before she could turn away, he leaned forward and planted a kiss on her forehead.
It caught her off guard.
She didn't know how to receive it.
