"It's okay, your Highness," Neera said. The guards surrounded both the ladies more closely, and Jasmine shook her head at their actions. How would the poor girl breathe when they didn't even give her space?
"I understand this is the King's order," Jasmine said out loud to the guards. "But I would appreciate it if you allow us ladies to move about freely."
The guards, albeit reluctant, backed away a bit. Jasmine sighed, but that would do for now.
"You can't blame them, after the whole incident with Princess Lyra. I would be on guard around any Princess." She said to Neera.
Neera looked on, confusion apparent at that statement. Jasmine's eyes grew wide as she realized she must have not known about Lyra's entire fiasco with the kidnappers.
