~Nathan~

I trudged back to the castle and walked into my room, ignoring the greetings and calls from the trainees.

I slumped into an armchair and buried my face into my palm, smiling widely in excitement.

A hard knock sounded on my door, but my mind was so clouded with Elena that I was too filled with euphoria to answer the door.

“Beta Nathan!” Someone shouted from outside as the knock persisted.

“The trainees are waiting for you!” I sighed and raised my head, glaring at the door.

I got up and swung the door open. The young boy backed away to see the look on my face.

“Beta–“

“Tell...