The sound of footsteps crunching on the paved gravel pathway snapped Aeliana out of her melancholy. She looked up sharply to see Lucian striding towards her, his dark cloak billowing behind him. His piercing crimson eyes locked onto hers, and for a brief moment, she felt her heart stop with relief and panic.
"Aeliana," he called, his voice as smooth and commanding as ever. But before she could respond, he froze, noticing Silvion standing a little too close for comfort.
But before she could act out, he froze, noticing Silvion standing a little too close for comfort. Silvion is unfazed gave a polite nod to Lucian, addressing his presence.
Silvion, unfazed, gave a polite nod to Lucian. "Ah, the Demon Lord graces us with his presence," he said coolly, a faint smirk playing on his lips.
"What are you doing, cousin? Go!" Aeliana immediately stepped forward making herself known that his presence wasn't needed.
