The moment Irene set eyes on her husband across the field after he had just popped back into existence thanks to Micah, Griffin already knew trouble was coming.
Relief flooded him at seeing both his father and Roman alive, but at the same time, he also knew his mother well enough to understand someone was about to suffer.
And unfortunately for Aeron, that someone was him.
Irene strode toward her husband with an unreadable expression, every step carrying enough weight to make Aeron hold his breath like a criminal awaiting judgment.
Even Roman slowly edged away from him.
Smart move.
When Irene finally stopped in front of Aeron, he visibly braced himself for the slap he absolutely deserved.
So when Irene suddenly moved, Aeron flinched instinctively, only for her to wrap her arms tightly around him instead.
Oh.
Relief visibly spread across Aeron's face.
