Javier narrowed his eyes toward Athine and whispered in a low voice.
"Oi. Control yourself, Athine. The whole nation is watching."
"What?" Athine smiled and glanced up at Aelius's eyes, her gaze soft and adoring. "I'm just looking at my soon-to-be husband."
"Don't ruin the wedding yet. Wait for the blessing to start before you start melting into his arms."
"Hmm?" Athine tilted her head, her smile innocent. "I don't know what you're talking about, little brother. I'm just being my usual self."
"Yeah, yeah. Like I don't know you were about to rush over and hug him the moment you got close. Duh." Javier rolled his eyes.
Athine's cheeks flushed a soft pink. "I… I don't know what you're talking about."
"Heh… like I don't notice your feet shifting, your body leaning forward, and the way your fingers are twitching. You two haven't seen each other for only a few days, and you're already like this."
Javier shook his head with a faint smile.
