A Prince And His Beast

[ALANOR]

"Should we follow them?" Hakim asked and Usman looked at his colleague and friend, wondering if he was blind to all that had been happening. 

They were currently standing near the palace gates, the one spot where the two mates had left them before they disappeared into the night. 

Hell, even Zhurielle was left there with them and she had managed to read the room, which apparently had skipped Hakim, because he looked lost and too worried about the lifeline that his boss would probably cut.

"I know you're emotionally dumb, but damn Hakim, read the room will you?" Aida said, letting out a laugh and Hakim just looked at her, wondering if there was something he didn't know of today.

"Oh goddess, I never thought I'd be the one to give an explanation this time. In simpler terms, we can't go after them, because they are happy and can protect each other. Besides, we all know they have been apart for way too long.