Chapter Thirty Four

Erin Lockheart's POV

I had worn the gown representing our kingdom and rode the carriage with Kai. He still seems troubled and he hasn't spoken a word since last night when the maid had knocked. I was about to ask him but then he noticed a strand of my hair out of place and fixed it.

I chuckled softly and he asked, "What?"

"I just... I noticed you have a lot on your plate and you have this disposition where you look like you'd kill anyone who tried to disrupt your thoughts and yet, you noticed that strand of hair." I smiled, "You are more thoughtful than I thought."

"Just towards you," Kai replied. "I'm sorry if I've been too preoccupied. I just can't help it. I have had this bad feeling ever since I received the invitation. Something's not adding up. Why now? Is it merely a strategic way to buy time and gain alliances? Why do I keep getting the feeling that there's more to it?"

Kai continued, "I've known Cadmus for a long time if anything, he isn't someone who'll break tradition