Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 255

Elowen's voice stayed calm. "Go ahead."

The shadow guard dipped his head slightly. "On my way back, I ran into Anson. He asked me to pass along a message—His Grace is tied up with state affairs. He most likely won't make it here tonight."

Cassian wasn't coming tonight.

Instead of disappointment, Elowen felt a wave of relief wash through her.

"What happened?" she asked.

"He didn't explain," the guard replied. After a brief pause, he added, "But His Grace made it clear that he truly can't get away right now. The moment he finishes, he'll ride straight here as fast as possible to join you."

Elowen nearly laughed.

Perfect.

If Cassian wasn't coming, she wasn't dying tonight.

Still, with the shadow guard watching, she lowered her gaze and let a trace of disappointment settle across her face.

"It's alright. His duties come first—I understand," she said softly. "When you report back, please tell him not to rush. I'm doing just fine here on my own."

Watching her, the guard couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

Elowen must be swallowing her sadness to say something so thoughtful.

He silently resolved that when he reported back, he would make sure Cassian knew just how much Elowen missed him.

Once he left, the faint tension between Elowen's brows disappeared. She even began humming a light little tune.

After checking her reflection in the mirror, she made her way toward the courtyard where Elspeth was staying.

Before she even stepped inside, she could already hear Elspeth and Yvonne chatting happily in the gazebo, their conversation flowing easily back and forth.

Elspeth noticed her first and smiled. "Ella's here."

Elowen walked over with a gentle smile. "I came to see whether you're settling in comfortably."

Then she turned to Yvonne with polite warmth. "And I see the Duchess of Falconcrest is here as well. I was planning to stop by and greet you too."

Yvonne stood and returned the courtesy. "Thank you for your concern, Your Grace. Everything is quite comfortable."

Elspeth affectionately pulled Elowen down beside her. "You came at the perfect moment. Sit with us."

Elowen sat, her gaze drifting toward the distant silhouette of Dawnfall Ridge.

"This is my first time here," she said. "I didn't even realize there was a hot-springs estate in a place like this. I'd only heard people talk about how beautiful Dawnfall Ridge is—especially at sunrise and sunset."

Yvonne's curiosity showed immediately. "I heard your brother and sister-in-law first met on that mountain."

Elowen's eyes curved with a smile. "You really are well informed."

She paused, her voice softening into a quiet sigh.

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