_I’ll steal from you again

If Prince Cargan was going to tender her any explanations, today wasn't the day. He merely pulled her closer and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"You deserve to know, Blue-haired one. I will explain it all to you when I am ready. For now, let us both work on getting comfortable with each other." He whispered into her hair.

Afina could only nod helplessly. There was nothing more she could do. Hopefully, he revealed the truth to her soon and if the reverse was the case, she'd find out herself.

Her mind was just a storm of questions. This seemed like some political scheme or it could be something more — darker. She had to know.

"As you wish, your eminence." She finally managed to say. "However, promise me you'll open up when the time is right. The truth has always been kept away from me. I do not wish for that anymore."