CHAPTER FIFTEEN
We reached his abode where Puren greeted us with a steep bow. “Welcome back, My Lord!” His gaze settled on me and his face fell. “My sincerest apologies for not keeping a better hold on her, My Lord.”
“No need to apologize. She proved to be useful,” Dadan assured him as he strolled past his servant.
“Prince Yushir sent a message only a few minutes ago that he wished to play a game of chess if you were so inclined,” Puren added as he hurried along behind us.
Dadan took up a seat on the platform where he laid me down on the cushion in front of him and draped an arm over the arm. “He may come in the afternoon.”
Puren nodded. “I will inform him. Did you need anything before I deliver the message?”
“Tea,” Dadan replied as he nodded at me. “And a saucer of milk.”
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