Every head turned to stare at Aiden as he walked with Laela and Arianna beside him and the attention was so intense it felt almost suffocating.
Arianna leaned closer and whispered to both Aiden and Laela.
"According to some of stories I've heard, some of these women have never even seen what a man looks like," she said quietly. "They live completely separate from the rest of the world."
They continued walking until they reached a large structure near the center of the settlement that served as the palace and
Selara dismounted again before turning to face them. "Lady Thalyra is yet to return from the coronation," she explained.
"She's on her way back as we speak but regardless of that we can make provisions for you within certain chambers in the quarters. You'll be comfortable there while you wait."
Aiden shook his head. "We don't intend to stay," he said firmly. "We just want to be on our way."
