Chapter 28By the time Nyles woke, the camp was already breaking up. He was surprised, and not a little disappointed, to find Jewel had already left the tent. Sighing, he got out of bed and padded to the tent flaps, peeking out.
Servants ran back and forth, dismantling and packing the tents. A guard near his tent bowed to him.
“Prince Almas was summoned to see King Kasim. Food is being served in the main tent.”
“Thank you.”
Nyles dressed quickly, then followed the guard’s pointing finger and dashed into the main tent. And stopped dead.
“Jewel?” he whispered. Gone was the harem garb and veil. Instead, jewel wore black pants and a gold top, but most amazing of all was the small crown that he quickly removed.
“Yes, it’s me. How do I look?” He turned a slow circle. “Am I still your Jewel?
