Knox’s POV
Aira’s scent wafted down the hallway, and I knew my mate was coming. I decided to step down another hall to avoid her. She would still be very angry with me, and since Olwen saw things my way, I hoped he might broker peace between us before I saw her again.
It was good that the contract was still in place. And I was actually quite glad Aira would be marrying me. I wasn’t looking forward to trying to rein her back in after my disastrous admission, but that was a problem for after King Olwen talked to her.
A maid ran by me as I made my way to my room, then the steward, then a few more maids. I frowned, wondering what was going on. As no one had stopped me, I assumed it had nothing to do with me and decided to leave it alone.
My thoughts turned to Aaron as I entered my room. I
