Lucas and I are taken home on the same plane and I can see the composed look on his face beginning to wear off. Lucas excuses himself when we land, claiming he has a few things to address with his council. I’m guessing they need to look for a new advisor to replace Alfonso. I debate going after him to check on him but I know sometimes he needs space, so I head back to our quarters and take a bath to relax after the long day.

After I finish my bath, I pull on a plush robe and grab ...