“I agree... I almost don’t trust it. I half expect him to change his mind and come charging in, sword drawn.” It wasn’t really until she found herself so anxious over Kyrion’s reaction did she realize how important he had become to her. Of course, she had always respected him. But since the passing of her parents, the Lord Seneschal had really taken it upon himself to become something of an adoptive parent— something he hadn’t had to do at all.<br/><br/>Gwendolyn cupped Cameron’s cheek with her palm, relishing in lingering with this skin to skin touch. “I had no idea he would be so invested in my happiness.” And she didn’t say this to be cruel. But it was rare to find a council that preferred personal happiness over political advantages. It showed that he really cared.