"You do not need to come with us, Duke Alden. Tell us how to get there and we will try to find the way on our own," reassured Melva.
She knew Alden would have to sacrifice the safety of him and his people if anyone saw them working together. It would only give the sirens a reason to attack the ghouls. That was too much of a risk and she could not make Alden take it for their sake.