Alphard was stunned by his king's command. "But, Your Highness, this is dangerous!" he said, glancing every now and then at the woman who was with him.
Felis put his hand up and Alphard stopped speaking. "Do as I say!"
Scared of his king, Alphard ordered the soldiers to attach two horses to the wagon. As soon as it was ready, Felis helped his mother sit on the coachman's seat. It was broad enough for two people to sit. He hopped beside her.
"I will return in an hour," he informed Alphard. "Make sure that no fight erupts between soldiers of two kingdoms."
"Yes, Your Highness," Alphard said, bowing to him and glancing at the woman sitting beside him. She looked so serene even though she was sitting with the most dangerous man of Araniea. And that intrigued Alphard all the more.
