Next morning, when she went to the dining hall for breakfast, Azrael as usual was already there, and like always was reading reports. She couldn't sleep and by looking at him, she could tell he hadn't slept either.
"Good morning." He said without looking up from his reports.
"Morning."
Lyanna tried to read his expression but without the empathic connection, she was blind. It made her feel helpless.
"I have meetings all day about external threats." Azrael said casually. "You're welcome to attend if you want."
The offer was polite, but his tone hinted that he expected her to decline.
"I have training with Adrian." Lyanna replied.
"Of course."
"Azrael…"
"I should go." He stood up and gathered his reports. "The council is expecting me."
He left without looking at her. The rest of the day passed in a haze. In the evening, instead of going to their chambers, she wandered aimlessly in the castle and ended up in the library pretending to read.
"Your Majesty?"
