章 248: Force of Habit

Eirik was just finishing up his late breakfast, and his mother was still fussing over him, encouraging him to eat more when a light knock came.

Both of them turned toward the door, and when it opened, it revealed Amarok, the twins' lover. For a brief moment, Eirik's face fell in disappointment, realizing it wasn't Kaelix. But he quickly masked it, forcing a small smile as Amarok stepped inside.

"Your Majesty, Prince Eirik," Amarok greeted, bowing respectfully at the threshold. He hesitated, seemingly reluctant to intrude further.

"Come in, Amarok," Queen Morgana said warmly, gesturing for him to step inside.

Amarok bowed again and stepped forward, his usual humility apparent in the way he avoided meeting their eyes for too long. "Good morning, Your Highness," he said to Eirik. "How are you feeling today?"

Eirik offered a faint smile, his voice soft but steady. "I'm doing better. Thank you for asking."