"Oh fuck! You saw!" Jade gasped, her face flushing as red as a tomato.
Aliana burst into laughter. "I have to admit... of all the things I expected to encounter during a late-night stroll in this house, that was certainly not on the list."
Jade covered her burning face with both hands. "I am so embarrassed, Ali. I just..."
"It is completely fine, Jade. As long as the two of you are happy, who am I to judge?" Aliana reassured her gently.
Jade slowly lowered her hands. "You... you are not upset with me?"
Aliana frowned in genuine confusion. "Why on earth would I be upset?"
"Because... he is so close to you and Gavriel."
"And? What does that have to do with anything?" Aliana asked.
"Well... what if it complicates things in the future if we-"
"Jade, as long as he treats you well and makes you happy, I do not care who you choose to date. You are both adults, and I know you made this choice together. Neither Gavriel nor I will ever step in or make things difficult for you."
