Ryan sat cross-legged on the floor beside the bed.
He had been putting off the meditation since arriving at the castle—there had always been something, the carriage, the tour, the lunch, Edward. But now he had some time to himself.
He closed his eyes and focused, letting his mana sense roam free.
He took a breath in, and then out.
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Ryan opened his eyes.
He sat still for a moment, blinking. Then he stretched his arms overhead, his back cracking once.
It was dark.
He looked out the window. Moonlight came through the open curtains in a pale stripe across the floorboards.
He frowned.
Did I miss dinner?
He stood, rolling his shoulders, and looked at the window again.
If I did… it wasn't worth it.Still a high tier one mage.
He crossed to the bathroom and reached for the water basin.
Maybe I should go down. Check if it's not too late.
CRACK.
