"Why?" Tristan stared at her in confusion. "Is there any problem?"
"No!" She covered her mouth and looked around to make sure no one was around before coming back to Tristan and whispering. "Okay, just come and follow me."
The princess, sneaking away at night and suddenly wanting to take him away from Vanyar? That may be a tempting offer, but one question remains, and its answer will change his decision.
"Does the queen know?"
Serene's face turned sour, and from it, Tristan can tell the answer.
"I came to help take you out of Vanyar. So, we can't waste any time here! Let's go!"
Tristan looked at her intently, as if trying to find her reason, before asking. "Before that, tell me why first."