The night air was calm and peaceful, carrying a cool breeze through the heavy curtains. Odesse and Valex lay cuddled up together on the plush bed, the quiet hum of the palace wrapping around them. Valex stroked her hair gently, his voice soft in the quiet room. "It all turned out well, my love."
Odesse smiled, resting her head against his broad chest. "Yes, my king. I am really glad it did."
Valex caressed her back, feeling the gentle rise and fall of her breathing. But after a few moments of quiet, Odesse stirred, looking up at him with a slight shadow in her silver eyes. "Do you think it's safe for them to be alone?"
"Do not worry, my love," Valex reassured her, his voice low and confident. "Kael stays with them, and he would not let anything happen to them. You know how protective he is." He searched her face, his gaze turning serious. "Are you worried about Malrik and that lady?"
Odesse nodded slowly, unable to hide the anxiety prickling at her chest.
