Cassian, Kiara, Barto, and Fay were guided by one of the dancers into the palace. As they passed by, the soldiers lowered their heads in fear of what Princess Elisha might do to them for not allowing her guests to enter.
The dancer spoke to them as she led the way.
"My name is Samira, I am the princess's assistant. If you need anything, you can let me know through one of the maids."
Kiara said to her, "I want a change of clothes and a good bath."
"I will take care of that after showing you to your rooms."
Cassian asked, "Will Princess Elisha take long to return?"
"Yes, the parade lasts all night. If you had arrived a day earlier, you could have enjoyed it properly, although you still have time to see it if you wish."
They had walked through the desert all morning and had stood in fr
