Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159 Nightfall

A subtle curve lifted at Isla’s lips. “Yes.”

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At Duskmoor Manor, night had settled in, and Elowen had nearly finished reviewing the ledgers when Mira stepped in from the courtyard, carrying a tray.

Just as Cassian had instructed, a small dish of honey sat beside the cup of medicine.

Elowen took a sip of the dark brew, then dipped a spoon into the honey and tasted it, going back and forth until the cup was empty. “What about Cassian’s?” she asked.

Mira replied, “His needs a little longer on the stove, but it’s almost done.”

Elowen rose from her seat. “I’ll go take a look.”

In the courtyard, the temporary kitchen was mostly assembled. For now, their medicine was being simmered there. When Elowen arrived, she saw the clay stove bubbling steadily, the pot rolling with thick, rhythmic blips.

Once it was ready, the liquid was poured into a large bowl. Steam curled upward in heavy waves, the sharp bitterness obvious from the smell alone.

Elowen offered, “I’ll bring it to him.”

Her wrist still had not fully recovered from the dislocation, so although she insisted on going, it was Mira who carried the bowl.

Elowen picked up a small dish of honey instead. It was mild and easy enough for her to

manage.

At this hour, Cassian was still in the study.

When Elowen reached the doorway, she saw him seated at the desk, head bent over a book, completely absorbed.

He turned a page. Something caught his attention. His brows drew together slightly as he paused, thinking.

Elowen stepped inside quietly, not calling his naine. As she neared the desk, her eyes skimmed over the open pages.

It looked like illustrations. Two figures intertwined in a rather unconventional position.

Before she could get a clearer look, Cassian closed the book in one swift motion.

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On the cover were the words, The Chronicle of Kingdoms.

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Flowen tilted her head. She had read that book before. There were no illustrations like that in her copy.

So what exactly was he reading, and why didn’t match the version she knew?

“What brings you in?” Cassian asked, one hand resting casually atop the closed book.

Elowen forced her attention away from it. “Your medicine’s ready, so I brought it.”

His expression softened. “Ella, you always take care of me.”

She smiled, a little shy. Mira stepped forward, set the bowl down, then quietly withdrew.

“It’s still warm,” Elowen said. “Go ahead.”

Cassian picked up the bowl without hesitation, just as he had earlier at the garrison, and drank it down in one steady swallow.

Elowen watched him finish. “That bad?”

Cassian nodded. “Yeah. Brutal.”

Elowen brightened and held out the small dish of honey. “Good thing I came prepared. Try some. It helps.”

Cassian glanced at the honey, then looked back at her, something shifting in his eyes. “Ella, you know there’s more than one way to get rid of that taste.”

She blinked. “Oh? Like what?”

Cassian took her hand and gently drew her into his arms. Then he lowered his head and kissed her.

Elowen froze for a split second before realization dawned. What he meant wasn’t just the honey. It was her.

The kiss was light, just a brief brush. When they parted, her cheeks were warm. “But Cassian, your mouth still tastes like medicine.”

He gave a quiet hum, dipped his fingers into the honey, and brushed a bit against her lips.

His voice dropped, “How about now?”

There was still a faint bitterness lingering on her lips, but the sweetness melted instantly on her tongue, rich and bright, washing everything else away.

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While she was still savoring it, Cassian cupped her cheek and kissed her again.

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His tongue brushed lightly against hers, as though sharing the honey, or tasting her instead.

That thought sent her heartbeat racing, heat spreading through her entire body.

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