The corner of Aiden's lips twitched. Adrian and Joanna had their hands in each other's hair— each not willing to let go. The two of them glared at each other and threw insults at one another. Holding back the irritation he had towards Odette for getting him in this situation, he cleared his throat. At least that caught their attention. Joanna turned her head towards him, and her eyes widened. Her grip on Adrian's hair loosened, and Adrian did the same as well. He smoothened his hair. Joanna was too stunned for words. Aiden scanned their battered up state and questioned, "What happened?" "Uh-uh," Joanna stuttered out, unable to form coherent words. "We got abducted, Your Highness," Adrian said, "I apologize for the rude sight you had to see." "Abducted?" Before Adrian could elaborate on that, Joanna had tears glistening in her eyes. Her entire demeanor turned more demure, and she jumped over to Aiden, grabbing his hand. She leaned against him.