Ronan POV

The dining hall had been full of laughter, and Flora was smiling beside Raphael as Gigi asked questions.

Josie was laughing softly at something he said, and now, everyone was drinking, Rapahel had disappeared.

I found him in the garden, concluding a call. 

The man moved through my castle like he had memorized every corner of it already.

“Enjoying the view?” I asked. 

Raphael turned and didn't look surprised when I appeared.

“I was wondering when you would come,” he said, and my eyes narrowed.

“You were expecting me." I stated, a small smile touched his face.

“Your Majesty, you have been watching me all evening.”

I stepped...