Despite being unsure of what to do, Karium moved to the side of the door for his mother to enter. Empress Marozia was surprised by the expression on her son's face but when she saw the Avarian Princess inside the chamber, she understood the situation.
Yara Amiel raised a brow when she saw Empress Marozia walking inside.
Why would the Empress come here at this hour?
To add more to Yara's confusion, Karium grabbed her hand and led her towards the couch. Then they sat down. With a little smile on her face, Empress Marozia took a seat opposite them.
"I don't know that Princess Yara will be here," the Empress spoke up. "Did I disturb you?"
"No, Mother," Karium Maselli promptly said. "We were only being careful because of the rumors."
Yara Amiel turned to the Welahan Prince with confusion written all over her face when she heard the way he addressed the Empress of Aslirith.
