Chapter 26: Accruing Tension

"Uncle!"

That was the first thing Severin said as he mounted down from the carriage while Thaddeus helped Madeline to go down. That sight was making me feel ill at ease.

The three of them returned this afternoon coming back from the royal palace after three days. I wasn't certain if Thaddeus would fill me the details, but it was up to him if he would.

"Theodore. How's everything?" That was Thaddeus' question before his eyes laid bare on me, making my heart erratic when I saw his sapphire-blue eyes reflecting with emotions. 'I miss you, sunshine. Come to the study room later. There is something you need to see.'

His mind-link made me hold my breath. My wolf was squirming, hearing the longing in his voice that made my heart keep hammering inside my chest. Not only that, he said that he had something he wanted me to see.

I almost giggled since I knew that Thaddeus would never forget to bring me something.

I averted my gaze before walking past him to tend to the carriage to see if they