Salome's fingers danced over the delicate petals of a Henbane flower, her brows furrowed in concentration. The meeting ended an hour ago and she could finally return to what she actually enjoyed, happy to hide in her little sanctuary. The lab the Queen of the West arranged for her was not bad considering how little time she had. Some ingredients were lacking but she couldn’t blame Riannon who had clearly done her best.
The door creaked open, and Joaquin's head poked through.
"Am I disturbing you?" he asked sheepishly, but the glint in his eyes was as playful as always.
"Yes," she replied without hesitation but then added, surprising herself more than anyone. "Come in."
The Beta beamed, stepping inside, his arms cradling an assortment of fresh herbs and flowers that emitted vibrant scen
