RAISEL – POV

“Soren!”

He looked up and smiled. “I was wrapping up work.”

I wanted to ask what was on his mind, but I figured I’d wait until we got home. The car ride was unusually quiet.

As soon as we stepped inside, Soren excused himself and went straight to his office. I freshened up and was about to start cooking something for us when I saw him sitting on the couch, deep in thought.

“Soren, you seem distant... and worried,” I said softly.

He looked up. ...