It was flattering and yet concerning that Vance thought of Melva first for his companion in tomorrow's hunt. He was already showing signs of codependency ever since he had refused to leave her side even when asleep. Deep inside, she wanted badly to fix him by finding a way to break the curse. Rosetta was currently working on it, but no one knew when she would discover how to return him back to normal. If only Melva knew how to help, the progress would probably be much faster.
Melva tried to reason why his choice was not wise. "Your Grace, the other dukes are not human, just like you. I am sure they would bring a companion that is not human as well to deliver a better performance. I must suggest that you reconsider bringing me to the royal hunting party, for I am no more than an ordinary human." She was not an ordinary human, but Vance did not need to know that.
