Sit Down, Ryan!
Avelina gazed at him and could not help but burst into hearty laughter.
"You never cease to amaze me, hahaha." She shook her head, wiping off the happy tears that had built up in her eyes.
Draven smiled, quite proud of himself.
"Come, let's go and eat."
"With everyone?" Avelina inquired. The expression on her face was enough to say she did not want to go at all.
Draven nodded. "Yes."
"My father gave an order. We must all be there."
"Do you think something is wrong?" Avelina probed. "Family dinner only happens once every week, right?"
"You are correct," Draven affirmed. "I believe something must be wrong as well." He stood up from the swing and grabbed Avelina's hand. They exited the garden and made their way to the general pavilion.