The Archduke didn't bother Tristan and Lena for long once they accepted his offer. He left very soon with his guards. However, even when the Archduke was already out of his sight, Tristan stood still, staring at the empty path.
"Tristan."
He didn't even hear Lena calling his name.
"Tristan," Lena called again and pulled him on his sleeves.
Finally snapping out of his thoughts, the Crown Prince turned to his wife. "Sorry," he muttered with a smile.
"What are you thinking?" Lena asked with a hint of concern on her face. However, Tristan Castelof still maintained that smile.
"I just wonder how having dinner with the Archduke's family is not an exciting idea," he frankly said and added, "There are many nosy people in that household and I'm worried about you."
"You should learn to trust me more," Lena promptly said. "Who knows? I might be much stronger than you thought."
