Lucia got out of the car and stood aside to let her elder sister, Adela, do the same. Who said planning a wedding was easy? They were here to try on their bridesmaids' dresses for Adela's wedding.
A white high-heeled boot with a fuzzy lining at calf level stepped out of the car. Then it was joined by another, and the owner, Adela, stepped out and looked around. She took a step away from the car and turned so that she was facing where she had come. She extended her hand, and it was accepted by a similarly gloved hand.
Caroline let Adela help her out of the car and then looked around with a bit of pleasure.
"Be careful now," Caroline said to Adela. "We'd better include Lucy, or the zealots would misunderstand."
Lucia made a face at that, even as they began to walk into the palace.
