Roman's POV
After I sent Kael away, I finally turned to her, but didn't offer the water. I placed the glass on the side table and went to the window instead, lifting the curtains so the night sky outside would be unobstructed. Watching the stars seemed to be one of her favorite pastimes—or maybe she had nothing else to do and simply preferred looking at them.
While pulling the curtain strings, I said, "The sky looks better from up here." I caught her reflection in the window glass and noticed her turn her head to look outside. "It's beautiful," I added, though I knew exactly who I was praising.
I continued setting the curtains while speaking, keeping my tone casual. "You must be worried about your pets, but don't worry. They're fine. Even though we're not home, a guard is looking after them, feeding them on time. Fluffy is used to the guards, so she often stays outside with the others, while Vixen prefers to sleep inside."
