-Ashes- My head was pounding as I paced back and forth in the hallway near the staircase leading outside. Tylon stood nearby, looking far better than I felt. He even had a smile on his lips as he leaned against the wall, watching me. “Sober?” he asked. “Sick,” I replied. He chuckled. I wasn’t much of a drinker. With my focus on training and improving battle strategies, I rarely had time for drinking, unlike last night. Tylon was more accustomed to that. “I can’t believe we’re spending the day just walking around town,” I grumbled. I would much rather avoid the harsh sunlight and stay inside. But the princess thought it was a good idea to mingle with the people rather than just greeting them from a carriage. I rolled my eyes at that. “It’ll only be for a little while. Remember, you

