Chapter 103: What Lies Beyond
Zavren simply chuckled, his laughter so low that if you didn’t listen carefully, you’d never guess it was a chuckle.
"And what would Fredrick use it for?" he asked, his expression calm as Raven’s hand moved to his chin. He tried to think, realizing this was getting more complicated than he had initially thought.
"Your Highness, it seems like this man had planned everything before he got married to her... I mean..uh..I..I think he planned everything before the wedding," Raven stuttered, scratching the back of his head nervously. Why was the king jealous? It wasn’t like they were still married. He then added, noticing how suffocating the atmosphere was becoming by the second,
"Your Majesty, according to the radiation, I’m guessing today will be the day the ship finally reaches Aphenths," he said, as the atmosphere slowly returned to its normal calmness.
He continued, his voice now steadier.
"I’m guessing in three days, Mister Sleekwood will be sending the letters on his observations throughout the journey."
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Ariana lay on the bed. She knew exactly what she wanted now, a good rest. She was so happy she and Zavren had spent time together today. Even though it wasn’t perfect because she had cried—it was still a great day. Despite his work and tight schedule, they’d spent time together. Her lips curled up sweetly as she shut her eyes and not long after fell asleep.
Hours passed, and Ariana eventually woke up, her body feeling refreshed and strong. She sat up and stretched calmly, her body feeling free. She stood, slipped into her shoes, and walked toward the door. Maybe having a little bit of fresh air in the garden wouldn’t be a bad idea at all, she thought.
As she walked through the hallway she decided to walk at the other part of the hallway,maybe explore a little, she walked straight ahead but suddenly paused. Just as she was about to go further, she noticed the seer walking—with someone beside her.
Zavren.
Ariana’s heartbeat stopped. She quickly moved behind one of the pillars and hid. She didn’t know why she had taken this hallway today—she should’ve just used the shortcut like always.