Kai
The next morning, we readied ourselves for the journey back. Both King Leonidas and Prince Atari hugged us all warmly.
“Tell your brother, I look forward to meeting him in three weeks. This will give us a month’s preparation to train with your army,” King Leonidas said to Lucien.
He bowed deeply.
“King Eli will be honoured. You will stay in our palace.”
“I have heard many wondrous things about the Palace of Life. I hear you have all the flora of Zamee in your gardens,” Prince Atari said, smiling at me.
I smiled back, nodding. My earlier reservations had all but dissipated. I had meant what I said – I didn’t care who she had been with in her past. Knowing that he respected the mate bond between Orsa and I was enough.
"I will be happy to show you around our gardens," I replied.
