Aria's pov

　　Eadric ran a hand through his hair, suddenly embarrassed. Simon was still staring at his king like he couldn't believe his eyes.

　　"Is it really you? What brings you here?"

　　He glared at Simon and I resisted the urge to laugh. I was surprised he was here.

　　"I was hunting when I heard your screams, I decided to come help. I had no idea it was you," he said.

　　I narrowed my eyes at him, when his gaze met mine, he looked ...