Alaric found a seat in the castle where Salviana sat to wait for him as Richard came up to Alaric and after a few whispers away from his wife, Richard excused himself.
"Where are we going now?" Salviana whispered to herself.
Alaric approached Salviana, and his gaze softened, a hint of warmth in his eyes. "Would you like to come to the library with me?" he asked, his voice low and inviting.
Salviana's face lit up instantly, a spark of excitement flashing through her eyes. "Yes, I would love to!" Her response was eager, almost hurried, as if she feared he might change his mind.
She rose from her seat, smoothing the fabric of her gown, trying to disguise the flutter of anticipation in her chest.
Noticing her enthusiasm, Alaric's lips curved into a faint smile. "Eager, are we?" he teased, his tone gentle.
