Liandren’s POV:

“What did you two talk about?” Elder Xandros asked as we walked out of the hospital reception.

He wasn’t feeling well, yet he still refused to stay behind for treatment.

“Nothing much. I just wanted to secure everything for the full moon masquerade party tomorrow,” I answered.

He only nodded, his gaze drifting elsewhere the moment we stepped into the sunlight.

“Will you be coming?” I murmured quietly behind him. “All the maidens are obviously expecting ...