~ NYSSA
"I think we should both calm down," I began but Aria cut me off.
"She doesn't know shit about planning a ceremony and thanks to you both, it had to be done within a week. You can do without her for a few hours. You have the entire night to yourselves."
Rowan turned to me, his eyes roaming my face. I had no idea what he was searching for, but I tried my best to show him that I wanted this to end.
After what felt like hours, he sighed, grumbling curses under his breath before finally releasing his grip on me. He pressed a soft kiss to my temple before lifting me effortlessly as he stood and placing me on his chair.
It was just a chair, and there was no reason to read too much into it, but it felt… different. No one else sat here, no one but him.
He walked out of the room without another word, shutting the door quietly behind him.
Aria smiled triumphantly when Rowan left, a wide grin that seemed extra happy and misplaced given the situation.
