Chapter 382 - 381. Un-Resolved (2)
The darkness still clung heavily to the sky, thick as velvet. Dawn was two hours away, the world caught in that fragile pause between night and morning. A quiet chill stirred in the air as I made my way back to the palace. There were farewells I needed to give—first to Eric... then to Rune.
I decided to visit Eric first. I would need more time with Rune, and I didn’t want to rush that moment.
With a wave of my hand, I unlocked the window to Eric’s chambers using telekinesis, the latch unhooking with a soft click. Slipping inside soundlessly, I moved toward his bed. The moonlight spilling in from behind me cast a long shadow across the floor.
Sensing a presence, Eric shot upright with a gasp, his hands instinctively clenching into fists.
"Good to see you so alert, Your Highness," I said with a quiet smile as I dropped the invisibility spell.
He let out a breath and lowered his fists, his tense shoulders easing. "Master..."
I took a seat beside him at the edge of his bed, the silence wrapping around us like an old cloak.
"I’m leaving at sunrise," I told him plainly.
He blinked at me, still not fully awake. "You’re returning to Sestia?"
I nodded. "The work here is done. Once you return from this side, I’ll come visit you at Fairisles Mansion. We’ll discuss our next course of action then."
Eric nodded slowly, processing my words. His hands settled on his thighs, clasped tightly.