Chapter 674:

Standing before Lord Herod’s manor, Emeriel shot her guards a stern look when they moved to follow her inside.

Heavens, they were like flies on a corpse. Hovering, watching her every move, never giving her so much as a breath of space.

Not that she blamed them. Their grand king had given strict orders regarding her safety. But still…

“I need space.” Her tone left no room for argument.

“Go join the other soldiers on the training grounds or something, but none of you are stepping into this home with me.” The guards exchanged uneasy glances.

She sighed.

“Look around you, soldiers. We are in a highly fortified territory, inside the estate of a former High Lord of Urai, behind fortified gates, with soldiers patrolling everywhere. What could possibly go wrong?”

One of them, looking particularly uncomfortable, cleared his throat.

“With all due respect, Your Majesty, it is just that…” He shifted awkwardly.

“The grand king will skin us alive if anything happens to you. Perhaps it is best not to leave it up to chance?”

my friend without bodyguards hovering over me like a noble youngling in a playground.” Her frustration bled through her

“Give me some space.”

back to join the other

thank the Gods,” she muttered under her

turned back to the door,

books available

The door swung open.

She beamed.

who it is—” But

her

Same features, same strong, masculine build. But the longer she stared,

Perhaps a brother?

shaking his head in

knew someone this beautiful.” His eyes roved over her with open admiration before reaching for

lady, look

is it that graces our door

Her lips curled slightly.

Princess Emeriel, and I am looking for

dropping her hand so quickly, it

grand king’s female?

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