Renjiro's gaze stayed on Lorien for just a moment longer than necessary.
Lorien quickly lowered her head, avoiding his eyes.
She could feel her heart suddenly beating much faster, a nervous thump-thump-thump against her ribs.
Thinking back to the whisper Elaria had shared with her earlier, a secret just between them, Lorien suddenly felt incredibly flustered. Her cheeks warmed, and she had an almost overwhelming urge to turn and run, to get away from the Elf King's knowing eyes as quickly as possible. What had Elaria told him, or what might he think Elaria had told him?
"Your Majesty."
It was Elaria's soft voice, gently breaking the slight tension.
