A Fair Deal

Cedric touched the door as if he was touching a treasure. His hands rubbed the small lock as if he had seen it thousand times in his life, yet he could not help but marvel.

This was the office of his father. When he was young, he was awestruck with the position his father held and often promised that he would take the position one day. But his brother was the one who took it. His eyes hardened at the thought and he let go of the lock.

The knight bowed and immediately opened the locked door. Though Cedric's face was cold and devoid of any emotion, his eyes were scanning each part of the office as if he could not take his eyes away. The longing could not be more evident.

Elara stared at him from the corner of her eyes. Unsure of why he had dragged her and Killian here.