Bab 26: Scene XXVI

Invasion of doubt was a given.

A woman who went against him with unwavering rage in her eyes, telling her discontent, glaring strongly as she pushed him away, was not one who would ask such company from her spouse so promptly. Her despise at the time was clear for the man to see and understand the rarity this light meant.

Aslak's hand held the knob hesitant, keeping sight of the undulating rays that did not lose intensity. Solely enhancing his doubt at the truth of his sights.

Nevertheless... Clack... His hand moved. Opening the gate while his steps also resounded as he entered the Marital Chambers.

'... She's not here...'

The eyes of his, similar to the amber shade of the gem, flashed through his surroundings, empty of her silhouette. Growing more displeased at her clear absence in an odourless room.

Naturally, from his spot the place he was to watch changed.