"Going somewhere?" he mused sarcastically, immediately grabbing the orb from her while raising an eyebrow at her.
Her eyes widened in surprise, not expecting to see him standing there in the doorway. Worriedly, she stammered, "My leash."
Giovanni shut the door behind them, his greys cold and calculating as he surveyed the small cottage.
"Queen Aeliana of the Oidoria Court is said to be holding a ball tonight, so I was simply heading there."