Daphne stopped, turning to him. "What's wrong? Are you alright?"
"Yes. I just remembered I was supposed to go shopping with Ysmeine. She's calling me right now." He stepped closer, grabbed her waist, and kissed her. "Can we do this another time? I promised her."
"Sure," Daphne responded without hesitation. "Only if you will come to my house next time,"
"Deal." Zaeryn gave a quick nod before turning and leaving.
He ran through the hallways. The drama with the Council had completely wiped his memory of the morning plans. Ysmeine. The District Center. The chairs he'd destroyed.
She was waiting for him. And honestly, he was looking forward to shopping with her and just spending time together away from the politics of the Citadel.
He hurried out of the fortress, bypassing the labs entirely. Mireille and Arya were already waiting for him by the cruiser. After he got in, they took off, leaving the imposing structure behind.
