Delphinia paced back and forth across the plush rug, her bare feet sinking slightly into its softness. The room around her was grand yet unfamiliar. But all of it felt like a cage to her, a luxurious prison she couldn't escape. Her hands twisted together nervously, her teeth grazing her bottom lip as her thoughts raced.
"This is a mess. A disaster. An absolute train wreck!" Delphinia muttered under her breath, running a hand through her loose hair. Her steps quickened as she walked past the bed and back to the other side of the room. "We need to end this. Now. Today. The sooner, the better."
Evander sat on the couch, legs crossed casually, watching her with a half-smile, clearly entertained. He leaned back, resting one arm along the backrest, his fingers tapping a slow, rhythmic beat. There wasn't the slightest hint of concern on his face, as if her outburst was merely a passing breeze.
