She shrugged, feigning humbleness, but her grin showed otherwise emotions. “The shopowner is a friend of mine. She’s taken Komat’s advice and avoided the square. She remembers. She’s on our side."
The two entered the shop, but when the soldiers tried to enter behind them, a shophand shooed them out. The interior was also small; they refused to let them in out of worry that too many browsers would break something.
Her eyes flitted to the guards for a split second. “Do you think you’d be able to take me on a walk in the city?” “Alone“ was the word she left unspoken.
What he didn’t know was that it was by order of the king that all members of the royal family were to be guarded at all times. With the discontent in the streets and two of his girls missing, no risks could be taken.
The king watched him silently. Taylor couldn’t tell whether he was suspicious or considering what he’d been told.
“Go to your chambers. I wish to be alone now."