“I agree you should protect your heart. But that doesn't mean you will not be an excellent Advisor and Warrior,” Meradith offered her daughter a soft smile. “Well, that is all I wanted to say. I trust your judgement Eliza, you must do what is right for you, irrespective of what I or your father say. I will see you at dinner,” Meradith smiled, standing up and smoothing the wool of her long, knitted dress, before turning and heading out of the door, and walking across to her own rooms. An hour later, Kari entered Eliza’s quarters, through the mud room. “I have come to help you dress for the dinner,” the kings Personal Omega smiled. As much as she loved attending Eliza, she was feeling the burden of the extra responsibilities and wondered if this girl had a friend that could come and

