Thea's eyes widened slightly, color returning to her cheeks in a slow flush.
Kaelan did not look away.
"Whatever you need to make that happen—help, resources, guidance—I will provide it. Treasures, financial support, masters to train you, elixirs, arrays, anything within my power. Of course…" He raised one hand in a small, forestalling gesture. "…I will not remove Luna from his side, nor will I allow any action that would stain House Griffin's noble lineage with dishonor. No schemes. No poison. No shadows cast on our name. But short of that? Ask, and it is yours."
He paused, letting the weight of his offer settle between them.
"I don't want you returning to the guild," he continued. "Not now. Not ever, if it can be helped. Train here. In our space. Stay close to him. Watch him. Grow with him. Become irreplaceable to him."
Thea remained silent for several long heartbeats.
