Yes, Your Majesty." Ronan bowed his head low once more, rose smoothly to his feet, and quietly backed out of the room. The heavy carved doors clicked shut behind him, leaving them in quiet isolation once again.
Lin Wan took a quiet, steadying breath. She slowly extended her arms, holding out the old leather volume toward him. "I should return this to you. You'll be busy with the war council now."
Cassian didn't take the book back. He kept his hands behind his back, looking down at her softly. "It can stay here in your chambers."
She looked at him with a slight frown of confusion. "It belonged to your master, Cassian. It's precious. It would be much safer in your private study."
