(Amira)
The closer we got to the dining hall, the more on edge I felt. This urgency to see my father making my feet move faster as Alden glanced towards nervously.
"Are you feeling okay?" He asked curiously as I plastered that warm smile on my face before nodding.
"Just starving. My appetite might be coming back with a vengeance." I lied... Well, partially lied. I mean, I was hungry, but that wasn't what the urgency was for.
"Don't worry, I had the chefs prepare your favorites." He added proudly, making appreciation flood through me as my smile turned genuine.
"You always go above and beyond. Oh Alden, what would I do without you?" I gushed. My words made Alden's cheeks turn a bright shade of red as he lifted his hand before rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly.
"I-it wasn't th
