Chapter 26

Ronan’s POV

“I have been searching around for you. Didn’t realize you were here.” I said to Freya, placing a kiss on her shoulder.

She glanced up at me with a light smile. “I just thought to sit out here and enjoy the evening air.”

“It's nice out here,” I mumbled, motioning to the guards and maids to move farther away from us.

I sat next to her just observing her features. This is the quietest she has been since I have known her. It just shows how much is on her mind. We still haven’t gotten around the situation we are in at the moment. But I still think there is a need for me to reassure her.

“If you keep staring at me like that, you will end up burning a hole in the side of my head.” Freya mused, slapping the book in her hand shut.

I chuckled awkwardly. “Don’t be like that, my love. You know how much I love to look at you. I have just been curious to know how you are doing.” I held her gaze lowering my voice.

“About Fiona?”

“I see you have met her.”

“Couldn’t resist. She is