81. In The Night

XENDAYA.

Mom glances at her, and then at Agnarr, I know she’s clicked.

“And who is this?” Orrian asks, clearly curious about the way Leinaar didn’t bow so deeply.

“I am a family friend,” Leinaar says, bowing to him.

I exchange looks with Agnarr, who looks away.

“And a queen of this kingdom,” I say, smiling at Leinaar. She looks up at me surprised, before smiling faintly.

Dad frowns but he says nothing. He already knew of the dragon ways.

“Ah… I see, well we will be right there,” Mom says, glancing at me, and I smile at her, not wanting her to show her any hostility.

‘I will never understand it.’ Agnarr says.

‘But thank you for understanding.’ I respond.

“Well, we will head to the council, Lady Morgana, Xendaya… I’ll show you both to your rooms.”

“His way of making sure I’m safe,” I whisper to Mom, who chuckles.

“Leinaar, show our guests to the hall,” Agnarr says.

“Yes, My King,” she responds before bowing to the others.

“You continue to shock me with your growth, Xenie,”