Aron walked slowly along the edge of the lake, eyes fixed on the narrow path Mira usually took. The sun was almost high in the sky, but he barely noticed it. He had been waiting for quite some time now, and still there was no sign of her. It was time for breakfast. Where was this girl? Had she already gone ahead without coming to meet him.
He rubbed the back of his neck, frowning. He had wanted to meet her before anyone else did. Especially today. Especially before she went anywhere near the three visiting lords.
And yet, the first time he had an urgency to meet her, she was missing. The girl who was always ready to tackle him when he came here was now nowhere to be found.
He pushed his hand into the small pouch, hanging at his side and touched the little ring he had hidden there. His thumb brushed the metal again and again, as if giving himself courage. It would be better, if he proposed to her before she had a chance to meet them properly.
