Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196 The Return

Bran stopped and bowed. “Your Majesty.”

Cassian inclined his head. “Your Majesty. Lieutenant Wren has returned safely. He is in the carriage nearby.”

Theodric nodded, though his attention was not fully on that matter at the moment. He circled Cassian once, studying him carefully. “You’re not hurt?”

Cassian smiled faintly. “Your Majesty told me to return safely. I wouldn’t dare do otherwise.”

Theodric laughed. “Good. At least you listen.”

He looked him over again, and concern showed in his eyes. “You’ve grown thinner.”

“I’ll gain it back,” Cassian replied calmly. “A few good meals will fix that.”

Theodric nodded. “I’ve heard your wife cooks exceptionally well.”

Then he gestured. “Come. Hunt with me for a while. It’s been too long.”

Cassian shook his head gently. “Another day. I don’t have the time today.”

“Oh?”

“It’s been some time since I’ve seen her,” Cassian said evenly. “She must be waiting.”

Theodric laughed aloud. “If you ask me, it isn’t that she misses you. It’s that you miss her.”

Cassian only smiled.

“Well then,” Theodric said heartily, waving a hand. “I usually hunt for two full hours every year. No exceptions. But today I’ll make an exception. You’re my only brother.”

“You are also the only brother I respect, Your Majesty,” Cassian replied.

Quin watched the exchange with a pleased smile “Give the order. We’re heading back,” Theodric commanded.

Quin bowed and went to relay the message.

Theodric dismissed Bran and personally took hold of the wheelchair, pushing Cassian along the path.

On the way, knowing Cassian was eager to return, he said, “Your wife caused quite a stir

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today.”

Cassian’s attention sharpened. “What happened

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“Galen brought out a Tynelle bloodline stallion Fierce creature. No one could ride it. Even the seasoned trainers couldn’t manage it properly. Galen insisted his daughter could. She mounted it, yes, but was nearly thrown to her death.”

Cassian listened silently.

“The interesting part,” Theodric continued, “was that when your wife approached, the horse calmed immediately. It stood there as docile as anything. It even lowered itself before her. Turns out she raised it as a child. It had been lost. Today they found each other again.”

Cassian remembered that Elowen had always been skilled on horseback as a child.

He suddenly understood.

So riding… that is what she loves.

“She must have been happy,” he said quietly.

“Of course,” Theodric replied. “Making such a display before everyone.”

“That’s not what I mean,” Cassian said, shaking his head slightly. “Hale family fell. She is the only one left. Finding the horse she raised as a child… that must be one of the few pieces of her past she still has. So she must have been happy.”

After a pause, he lifted his gaze. “Your Majesty, may I ask a favor?”

Theodric smiled knowingly. “You want that horse given to her.”

“Yes.”

Theodric laughed. “You didn’t need to ask. I already planned to gift it to her.”

Cassian’s expression warmed. “Your Majesty is generous.”

Noticing hunters carrying game in the distance Cassian asked casually, “How did Alaric fare today? What did he bring down?”

In past years, Alaric’s riding and archery had been mediocre. He often relied on attendants to pad his tally.

“He didn’t attend,” Theodric replied.

Cassian paused.

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“He said Miss Garrett was frightened and stayed to accompany her.”

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“Caclan surprised me,” Theodric continued, shifting the topic. “He usually keeps a low profile, but today he brought down quite a few solid catches. Not small game either.”

Theodric moved on to other matters as he spoke.

Caelan was the sixth prince of Avenlor, sixteen this year, born to Elira.

Cassian remembered him as a polite and well-mannered boy. His essays were thoughtful, not overly ornate in language, yet often carrying sharp and original insight.

In Cassian’s memory, Caelan had always seemed thin and unassuming, easy to overlook in a crowd. Today, however, he had drawn attention during the hunt.

Still, the one Cassian truly cared about was Alaric.

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Chapter 197 Shattered Reins

Chapter 197 Shattered Reins

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