Severus came back to his room swiftly. It would be a lie if he says he was not least bit affected but even if it was painful Severus knew he needed to endure it. Not for anyone but for himself.
As he plopped on his bed he saw No worry circling over him. He put his hands on the back of his head as he started chatting with him.
[So?]
"So?"
[Wedding? Are we attending? You know we don't need to. We can always just wage a war and win over the empire.] No worry sounded so proud of his idea. With a gleam in his eyes, he stared at Severus for his praises.
"..."
This….
"I am not planning to rule this kingdom"
[....]
[You are not?]
"No"
[Oh no!]
"It's actually good that they are getting married. This way I will not be ever sad. Once Melanie is married to Maverick there would be nothing left between us that will tie me. I know it's hard, but I never had it easy anyway."