Chapter 64

Minutes later, Rhobart guided Runner to the road to his left. Ayla, Milton, and the twins did the same. Kerra walked next to Spirit.

It would take them five days to reach the Fire Clan, where the Fire Monastery was built. Or at least, that’s what Rhobart told her.

“About what you said to Godefray...” Ayla began saying.

Rhobart frowned. “What did I say?”

“That I am your woman. Is that true? I am your woman now?” Ayla asked Rhobart in a serious tone.

Rhobart arched an eyebrow. “Are you not?”

“I don’t see any bracelet around my left wrist,” she teased him.

In Nordmar and in many other kingdoms, it was custom for a man to give a bracelet to the woman he wanted to marry.

She puckered her lips for a moment. “I thought you were courting me.”

Before Rhobart could reply, Eude joined the conversation. “If this fool doesn’t put a bracelet on your wrist, I will.”

“Who are you calling a fool? And didn’t I warn you to stay away from my woman?” Rhobart snarled.

“I will put one as well. Fro