Chapter 42: Avalyn's POV

As quickly as we stepped out of my room, the warmth Talon had exuded around me was quickly replaced by coldness. As we walked along the long hallway, maids and cooks bowed their heads as they greeted their King. I still wasn't used to seeing Talon like this, not when he was gentle and kind to me when we were in the comfort of my room. 

A little while later, I found out the reason why Talon had said I didn't have to go downstairs –and to be honest, a part of me wished ...