In the city market, Erin was leisurely making her way through various shops, taking her sweet time while Lucian accompanied her. She bought whatever caught her fancy and handed it over to him, his hands slowly filling up with her purchases. He followed her without complaint, carrying everything dutifully.
Hours passed, and noon came and went, but she showed no signs of tiring. They stopped at one point while Erin looked around.
"My Lady, what are you looking for?" Bree asked, curious to know what her master wanted to buy next.
"Whatever catches my eye," Erin replied, her gaze sweeping across the row of shops.
"Wait for me here. I'll first take these back to the carriage," Lucian said firmly. Though a bodyguard, he acted in authority that others could not disobey him.
As her bodyguard, he needed to be ready to protect her if anything happened, and carrying all those items was hindering him.
Without waiting for Erin's reply, he walked away.
