When Ivan stepped forward with the doors shutting behind him, his piercing eyes drifted to Eamon who presently gazed back with unwavering eyes, but there was an exchange of unspoken authority between them. If Eamon wanted to be honest with himself, he'll have to admit that it was difficult getting used to Ivan's unusual chill presence, as he had never possessed one before, but after his impromptu return to the Palace, there was a lot of things that changed about him, both physically too, and that made him grow wary of his step-brother who was now standing two feet away from him.
The Ivan who always trembled under his scrutiny was presently the one scrutinizing him.
"Ivan–"