The morning sun cast its warm glow through the windows of the dining hall as Katrin and Ethan took their seats at the long, polished table after greeting everyone. The room was quiet, except for the clinking of silverware and the occasional murmur of conversation between the servants bustling about, setting plates of food before them.
Katrin glanced around the room, her eyes landing on a quiet Aeliana who kept her gaze down not even bothering to smile at them.
As she picked up a piece of fruit from her salad, she felt Ethan's gaze on her and looked up to find him watching her intently. His eyes were unreadable, but she felt so vulnerable under them it made her heart flutter.
"Enjoying your breakfast?" he asked, a playful smirk playing on his lips.
Katrin nodded, avoiding meeting his gaze. "Yes, thank you," she replied, taking a bite of the sweet, juicy fruit.
