By the time they finished with their adjustment dance practice in Thalia's chamber, the sun had already set behind the horizon, and everyone was preparing for dinner. Since she was there with the princesses, Ave went to the dining hall together with them while letting her hair fall down her neck to cover the mark on her skin.
This time, Ave was already inside the hall before Lucian arrived with the prince of Nazia, who both looked deep in conversation. Lucian had a deep frown on his face as he listened to whatever the other prince was telling him. He only replied with a few words with his lips barely moving as they both made their way to their seats. However, before he sat down, his golden eyes found hers for a fleeting moment before she quickly looked away from him.