"Your Highness?"
Arav's voice came from behind him.
Rihaan turned, his mouth parting slightly. He hadn't expected the young omega to enter his chambers uninvited.
Not that Arav needed permission—but it was late.
Danshin was a rather conservative kingdom. Alphas and omegas being alone together at night was frowned upon, the sort of thing that could stir countless rumours. And now, Rihaan couldn't afford a scandal—not when his position was already on the verge of being stripped away.
"Why do you look so tense?"
"I am not," he answered firmly. There wasn't a single crack in his voice—not the slightest hint of his turmoil.
"Hm… and what is this?"
Arav took the letter from Rihaan's hand and read it carefully. When he finished, a frown slowly formed on his face.
"Crown Prince Soren?"
Rihaan nodded, squeezing his eyes shut. Arav was bound to explode. He was going to be scolded for keeping contact with Soren—surely.
