The dinner went smoothly after Kyra's apology. Everyone looked happy and Kyra relaxed when her grandmother finally offered a drink. Chatters and laughter echoed in the empty dining hall, but her attention didn't drift away from Anna.
Anna was silent, smiling whenever necessary and her long sighs started worrying Kyra. She was feeling lonely again even in the crowd, and Kyra's heart ached for her.
It was not safe to let her aunt Marcella stay in the mansion in the future. Hence, they had arranged some emergency Witch council-related work for her. Her grandmother tried to keep her busy as long as possible in the court and Anna needed to endure it without her mother's support. And no one could fill her place for Anna which made Kyra sigh out loud.
"We are going out after dinner." Kyra tried to cheer her up and with a smile, she said, "You should join us, Anna."
