Watching

Ileus helped her get down the broom. Her hair that was so nicely braided was a mess and so was his. Everything about them looked… windblown. Her tears that had dried by now left stains on her cheeks. He flicked his fingers and shadows leapt out of him. They caressed her skin and by the time they left her, she looked as radiating as she was when she left the palace. He brushed her cheeks with the back of his knuckles. 

"Shall we leave, my princess?" he asked as he curled his fingers beneath her chin. She blinked her eyes in response and he dipped down to plant a kiss on her lips. Gods, was he proud of her? She looked beautiful. Turning to Aidan, who was waiting for them, he asked, "Where do we have to go?" 

"They have arranged for an event in the community hall, m'lord." The community hall was in the center of Level three, a winding path down the slopes.