The gates of the obsidian palaces groaned heavily as they were pulled open, allowing the carriage to roll in. Adina exhaled quietly, her body relaxing the moment they arrived.
Thorne clasped his hand over hers, his eyes searching hers. "We're home," he said, and she nodded, smiling.
The door opened, and Thorne stepped out, then helped her out too. Standing before the carriage was the beta. He bowed to Thorne.
"Your Majesty, it's been a while," he said, glancing at Adina. "You too, I hope you're well? I heard of what happened."
"I'm okay now, thank you for asking," Adina replied.
Caelum's gaze shifted to Thorne, and it turned serious. "Your Majesty," he began. Thorne nodded, understanding. He turned to Adina.
"I have to get to work. I'll see you for dinner?"
"Of course," she replied.
Adina waited for him to leave, but instead, Thorne stepped closer to her and held her shoulders, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "I'll find you when I'm done," he whispered before leaving.
