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She noticed his glance, the meaning in his gaze, and the thorn dulled a little. But she still felt angry, though she knew it was irrational. All this secrecy was getting to her, and she was close to displaying her fondness for him outright. Though she knew their relationship might be ended by Aaron, a thought occurred to her then. Irrational, it went against her budding loyalty to the kind ruler, but it entered her head anyway. Why not just go? If their relationship truly deepened, and Aaron disapproved, what was to stop her from simply going? These thoughts and more swirled through her mind as she finished the task at hand and took her leave with another thanks to the queen. She needed to be alone, at least for a while.