Chapter 71

LOI RELAXED AGAINST SABYN WHILE they listened to Elena's debriefing and new outline for the weeks leading up to the ball.

'We will continue to alternate days. Yakov and I feel you'll be able to focus better if one day is devoted to physical activity and the other to mental. The last day of each week will be your free day. Try to get to bed early and I will see you at the Griffon quarters tomorrow, straight after breakfast.' With the debriefing finished, they all headed off.

Kassie and Rumal wandered to their favourite turret in the inner gate and Sian and Daron disappeared to visit Nesha.

Sabyn turned to Loi. 'Would you like to walk in the courtyard?'

Loi flashed him a smile and nodded; they did it each evening, and she'd looked forward to it all day. Cat and Alek seemed happy to stay put. Both still wore an aura of absolute contentment and Audi snored in front of the fireplace.

When they settled into their favourite spot beneath a huge tree, Loi leaned back into Sabyn's arms.