Elian didn't lift his head once from the food in front of him.
He stuffed his mouth with it, keeping himself busy so he would not have to look at Lucien.
"You're quiet… are you okay?" Rowan asked beside him.
"He's more than okay," Lucien replied calmly, eating his food.
Rowan narrowed his eyes at Lucien, wondering what might have happened between them.
"Hey, I see you've got something on your hand," Rowan reached out to wipe the sauce from Elian's hand but Elian pulled his hand away before he could reach him.
"I've got it… thank you," Elian murmured, wiping his hand with his napkin.
That single action had Lucien pausing his hands.
He stared briefly at Elian and looked away, his gaze blanking out as he thought of what he had just seen.
Elian had moved his hands away.
That could only mean one thing…
"I will head to my study," Lucien said, standing from his chair, his food untouched.
Elian frowned slightly, watching Lucien leave without bothering to speak to him.
