Lonely night

"You just got engaged, and you're already making out in the hallway? You really can't stay put, can you?"

Arthur groaned. "Not my fault my fiancée is so cute."

Arthur huffed, rubbing his sore ear as Iliyana walked off, leaving him grumbling under his breath.

As he glanced in the direction Alicia had fled, a smirk crept onto his lips.

***

The lively atmosphere stretched well into the evening, the warm glow of lanterns casting a golden hue over the room. With fine wine and decadent desserts, the celebration carried on, the recent engagement only adding to the merriment. Laughter and cheerful banter filled the space, making the night feel all the more vibrant.

Arthur leaned back in his seat, absently swirling the remnants of his drink. "By the way, why didn't Cedric come along?"

Edgar let out a weary sigh, shaking his head. "That boy… he's been preoccupied with something else."

Arthur arched an eyebrow. "Busy? With what?"