Chapter Eleven
Cappra – The Parade
Juliette shivered as a chilly gust of wind whipped her hair into a tangled mess. There had been no time to change her clothing before following Torrin, and the thin sarong she’d been wearing could either stretch to floor length, leaving her shoulders and arms bare, or shorten to mid-thigh and provide long sleeves. She’d opted for the long sleeves, which meant the cold wind went straight up her dress.
As the parade dispersed, she, along with twenty or so other young women of varying species, were ushered inside the Ambassador’s residence. They were escorted through a large entryway into a sizeable banquet room, complete with comfortable sitting areas, refreshments, and a large table laden with delicious looking snacks. The other women dove into the food
