Middle East:
Emily has no idea what is happening outside the palace or the country. She has been isolated from the outside world since arriving in Sheik Al-Shahid's opulent palace.
She only interacted with the two stern-faced staff members assigned to attend to her needs. They did not speak to her beyond polite banter, even though she kept trying to get information from them.
To keep her occupied, the Sheik had sent her many books to read about the women of the Middle East and how they were supposed to act. He wanted to learn what her role should be as the Sheik woman.
"What is all this for? I don't need this. Please, take them away." She told Samra that one of the staff members had painstakingly carried a box of books ordered by the Sheik.
"I'm sorry, madam, but it's the Sheik order. I will put it here, and it's up to you whether you want to read it or not." She then turned around and left after bowing to Emily.
