Dinner eventually sprung back to life after Aiden left and discussions buzzed through the air.

My sole focus was on Carter throughout that time as worry etched onto my features. He looked so pale and tired which was so unlike him. If only he'd be more serious about this.

I was brought back from my thoughts when Lexis took a seat beside me and snapped his fingers in my face "Princess, who's keeping that mind of yours busy?" He stretched his hand at the back of my chair.

Oh, ...