Chapter 77

Once the women were in the sled and the men were on horses, the oxen started moving. Ayla sat between her mother and grandmother, with Kerra on her lap. Rhobart, on top of his horse, walked next to the sled, his eyes on Ayla.

While the women talked about dresses and other things, Ayla glanced at Rhobart. There was something different about him. She could feel it in her heart. In her soul. And every time he looked at her, she felt like her face was on fire. Maybe she was the one that was different.

After what felt an eternity, the sled finally stopped in front of the Royal Palace. Kerra jumped out of Ayla’s lap.

Rhobart dismounted and went to help Ayla. He offered her a gloved hand, and she grabbed it and stepped out of the sled. The other men helped the two Queens and her grandmother.

Rhobart, not waiting for the others, led Ayla inside the Palace. “You will like it here. I can hardly wait for you to see your room. I personally chose it for you. It is close to my room.”

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