Chapter 248 - What Is Poison Swallowed To Some Is Just Spicy Flavor To Others

The letter felt heavier than its single page should allow as Qatrand approached the Yecine elder's meeting pavilion. Her father had summoned the others quickly after she requested an audience. She'd heard some of the opinions yesterday, but now she needed to present Corde's formal offer of training. 

There was tension beneath her calm exterior. The fragment in her chest stirred with a gentle pulse of 'support', though she could tell her wife was still slightly irritated at being kissed only once. That divided feeling of the brunette provided some comfort.

'I wonder if she is still pouting.'

It let her know she wasn't the only one that was of two minds. On her current task… and on leaving the cute girl to her own devices. It was not that she didn't trust her El to be 'on her own', but rather that Qat wanted to be involved more.