Dahlia PoV
I stared at the door and approached it with caution.
"Hello?" a familiar voice called out. It was Setsuka, the wife of Rose's cousin, Gael.
I undid the vines, but Eileen seemed wary.
Setsuka smiled as she walked in. In her arms was little Seb who was looking around, whacking the air aggressively with his toy hammer.
I giggled. "Seems Seb is a little warrior, trying to protect his mommy."
Eileen sighed. "What a weird kid. That said, should trust this lady? She's of Kasai no Ki descent. Just because she bedded a prince, it doesn't mean she isn't a spy."
Setsuka scoffed, her eyes narrowing as she looked at Eileen. "I understand your skepticism, but I assure you, my loyalty lies with my family and this kingdom. My heritage doesn't define my allegiance."
Eileen crossed her arms, clearly unconvinced. "We'll see about that. Just know that I'm keeping an eye on you."
