"Does he usually take so long?" Alix asked, bored.
It was the first time Tristan took so long. If I admired something in this realm, it was punctuality. The only time they came late was when they had to take me from my realm, but after that, they always came at the same time, making sure I had warm food.
"No, perhaps something happened with King, asshole, and that is why he is taking so long," I tried to keep my tone light, but I couldn’t shake the growing unease in my chest.
I hoped everything was fine with my mate.
"He is strong, Leen, nothing is going to happen to him, I'm sure Tristan just--"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Suddenly, a hurried male voice could be heard. "I was in a--"
The moment Tristan stepped into the room, he froze. His eyes darkened, and his nose flared.
I turn
