Kai places his forehead on Ember’s, their noses touching as he stares into her eyes.
“None of this went how I wanted it to. I wanted to introduce you properly. I wanted to show you off, show everyone how proud I am of my future luna”
Ember cringes slightly at the words, like the mere mention just reminds her of what she blindly signed up for. The words that she should have heard before sound somewhat grating to hear in such a way.
“Instead of what could have been, we are sneaking in the back, in an undignified, perilous way, I have no idea what I am throwing you in the middle of. I have no ability to keep you safe. Instead of giving you the glory that you deserve, I have to rely on your strength and your skill to lead us into the unknown…….what if…….what if”
“What if I am killed? Aren
