The air inside the room was calm, almost serene, but charged with a subtle energy—something that made Lirael feel both empowered and relaxed. She knew that joining the Astral Maidens would bring her new opportunities, but it also meant aligning herself with Aiden's mysterious ambitions. And for that, she needed to be vigilant.
Her gaze drifted to the window where Aiden sat, his silhouette framed against the sky as the first rays of the morning sun began to touch the peaks of the mountains. He sat calmly, almost too calmly, as if the unfolding events were already part of a carefully orchestrated plan. His eyes, however, betrayed the calculation beneath his tranquil demeanor.
"Comfortable, I hope?" Aiden asked, his voice smooth, not turning away from the view.
