It was already morning, and the empire had returned to its usual loud and lively bustle. Merchants shouted, nobles strutted, and soldiers went about pretending they were busy. Almost no one knew the world itself had been lulled to sleep the previous night. Almost.
Because two individuals were currently walking around like they hadn't caused a global incident.
And only a very suspicious Queen… and a highly disgruntled Crown Prince… knew just how long that night had been.
Regnare stood in front of his father, glaring as though Ethan had stolen his favorite treasure,, which, in a way, he had. Ethan simply responded with a lazy grin, eyebrows raised, daring the boy to say anything.
Across the room, Elaine sat surrounded by Ethan's wives, all fuss and concern, while little Delphina happily sat on her lap, swinging her legs without a care in the world. Elaine calmly explained what had happened… carefully skipping the very intense parts.
PG-18 content wasn't for little ears.
