"Yay. I love this one," Lumina shrieked, clapping her hands in delight.
Ashen was quick to lean down and seal her lips with a gentle kiss.
"Shhh," he murmured. "They do not know who we are, my queen. Do not draw attention."
She only laughed, slipping another piece of candy into her mouth as she waited eagerly for her cake to finish baking.
The joy in Lumina was impossible to miss as she moved freely around the shop, her steps light and unrestrained.
For once, no one was holding her hand or guiding her path. She explored on her own, delight shining in every movement.
Ashen, on the other hand, wore a dark half-mask that concealed the upper part of his face.
