Aurelia
As I reached the top of the fortress tower, I paused when Kiaus’ familiar sandy hair and broad frame came into view. I hadn’t seen him since I kicked him out of my room a few days ago because he had been assigned to the fortress and so much had happened since. He turned, sensing my presence, and smiled at me. I moved my gaze away from him as I continued to walk over to the balcony to get the best position that would give me unobstructed views of the cursed lands below.
“Goddess,” he greeted politely, walking over to me but I kept my gaze set firmly forwards, pretending to scour the horizon for any sign of The Cursed. “How have you been?”
“Very well, thank you,” I replied coldly, still refusing to look in his direction. He huffed quietly next to me as his bicep brushed against
