The air was quiet between Adeline and Dimitri, a tension lingering that neither seemed willing to break at first. They were alone in the study, the fire crackling softly in the background. Dimitri leaned against the edge of the desk, arms crossed, his sharp eyes fixed on her.
Finally, Dimitri broke the silence. "Will you tell me now… What happened back there? Your conversation with Annora." His voice was steady but stern. It was clear that he was not willing to let this go.
Adeline flinched slightly. She knew this question was coming. She had been dodging it ever since the temple incident, brushing off his probing glances and changing the subject whenever he tried to bring it up. But she had underestimated Dimitri's persistence. He wasn't the type to let things go, not when it came to her.
"Dimitri," she started, her tone soft, almost hesitant. "I don't think it's something you need to worry about."
