Aurora:
As I followed Jia, I noticed the oddly quiet corridors. Of course, it was after midnight, but still in the royal palace, there were always maids or guards around.
Jia was glancing back after every few steps, and I found it quite amusing. She was too mature at this age, and I had to give her that.
Maybe being the daughter of a rogue King wasn't a piece of cake.
We reached a narrow hall that was lined with old paintings and half-burnt candles. Hmm. Her parents liked the historical look. Interesting!
Finally, she stopped in front of the heavy wooden door. From inside, I could hear muffled voices… someone was laughing inside. A girly laugh… almost like a kid.
I reached out and caught her arm, "Wait," I whispered, "What if… your father is inside… this isn't the ideal time to…"
I couldn't let Lucien know that I met his mate without his permission.
Jia turned to me, blinking in confusion before letting out a small laugh, "Daddy? Oh no, he's not here. Don't worry."
