"What an event.. " She rested with her back on the bedslat as she played with Lorcans hair who laid on her lap.
The soft candlelight danced across the room, casting a warm glow around them.
As they conversed, Reina's touch was tender, almost reverent, a stark contrast to the weighty matters they discussed. Lorcan listened intently, his eyes fixed on her, his expression a mix of admiration and love.
"You should retire to bed, Wife. You must be really exhausted. " He ran his fingers on her legs as he played with her foot.
"No, you should fall asleep. " She noticed his worries look as he looked up at the ceiling
"What is that, that bothers you, Your Highness. " She remarked, breaking the silence.
Reina watched him, her expression calm yet attentive.
Lorcan turned to her, his expression grave.
"The council's proposal, Wife They demand we open the royal treasury to fund their ventures, claiming it is for the kingdom's benefit."
