A ripple of motion drew the women's attention as two figures stepped out through a tall arched doorway that led into the garden. Gracil and Ansel were locked in quiet conversation as they stepped outside from a doorway to the garden, right into the line of sight of the gathered women.
Mina's look of mortification vanished at once. In its place bloomed a radiant smile, one so dazzling it could have outshone the midday sun. When Gracil turned and waved in her direction, her entire expression softened in a way that left no doubt of her feelings towards him.
The change was so swift, so complete, that Circe could practically see hearts in Mina's eyes.
Her gaze was locked on her husband, her attention drawn to him as though the rest of the world had faded away.
Elara giggled deviously at the look on Mina's face, but Mina didn't seem to be bothered by her friend's laughter at that moment. Her gaze was solely on Gracil as the couple shared a heated look with one another.
