As Xaden led the way and she followed him behind, a lot of things went through her head:
One thing was certain.
She was not going to be able to mention the king to Maria:
Xaden would lose his mind if he discovered that she had kept such a thing from him.
"What are you thinking of?" He asked her.
She jumped. "Nothing."
"You're silent and musing along with mumbling to yourself." He said. "You are definitely thinking."
She shrugged. "It is nothing important."
"Are you terrified of seeing her?" He asked. "She has been a monster to you. Or did you lie about that?"
