Chapter 669 - Coming Home

When Erend exited the room, Aurdis was already waiting for him in the hallway with expression of curiosity and worry.She stepped closer, her eyes scanning his face for any hint of the outcome."How did it go?" she asked, her voice gentle but tinged with anticipation.Erend gave her a small nod. "The King gave his permission," he said. "Though... I could tell he wasn't entirely happy about it."Aurdis sighed softly, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "It can't be helped. He just wants me to be safe.""Yeah," Erend replied, forcing a reassuring smile. But his mind whispered doubts he didn't voice aloud."What if it's not just about her safety?"The thought lingered in her mind — perhaps King Gulben didn't fully approve of their relationship. Maybe he didn't see Erend as someone worthy of Aurdis, a princess of the Elves Palace.The idea made Erend's chest tighten with a mix of anxiety and frustration, but he shoved it aside. Now wasn't the time to dwell on such uncertainties.