Chapter 226 Covered in Your Scent

While Thalia and Elowen were chatting, Tyren returned. Elowen turned to shoot him a glance and feigned disgust. "I don't know if it's my imagination, but I smell a strong whiff of perfume. Lia, did you notice that, too?" Thalia knew exactly what Elowen meant and sighed. "Just get back to work. We'll talk later." "Fine," Elowen said, handing the peeled apple to Thalia. "I won't interrupt your lovey-dovey time. I'm leaving." With that, she left. As soon as the door clicked shut, Thalia sank her teeth into the apple in frustration. "Why did it take you so long to see someone out?" Tyren sat down next to her, leaning in close, and took a bite from the spot she had just eaten. "I was just talking over some work with her while I was at it," he said. "Why are you eating my apple?" Thalia frowned as she saw how much he had bitten off, watching him chew it with obvious enjoyment. Tyren raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. "I'm just checking how it tastes." Thalia did