As Ethan led Aeliana away from the table to a more quiet, secluded corner, his expression soft, but a hint of concern lingered in his eyes.
"Aeliana, what were you thinking?" his voice was gentle but firm as he addressed his younger sister.
Aeliana sighed avoiding his gaze "I knew she was going to tell you?"
"No. I found out, one of the guards saw you leaving her room this morning. Why didn't you tell us.?"
She shifted uncomfortable for a moment before meeting his eyes. ""I did not want to get in another trouble with... the Crown Prince."
Ethan let out a heavy sigh. "He's your brother, Aeliana."
"And yet he always seemed to be closer to you." Aeliana's frustration was evident in her voice until she realized what she had said. "I didn't mean it like that. I just, I just thought I could handle it, and…"
"And?"
"And I did not want either of you to scold me again, Felix has done enough."
