Chapter Twenty-TwoVaxi remained silent as she followed Warran through a series of courtyards until they reached the main gate. She cast a look backward, half-expecting to see Mizar, come to prevent her unauthorized egress. She saw nothing, and her sense of unease increased with every step as she ventured into the unknown with this man—this prince—she'd just met.
“Where are we going?” He maintained a quick pace, and she had to hurry to keep up. Not at all an easy task, as she had to use both hands to hike up the folds of her infernal dress.
He flashed her a cryptic smile. “You'll see.”
After passing through the main gate and several bowing guards, he turned to the right, leading her down a gentle slope. A large open field spread out before them. Hundreds of men occupied the area; some sp
