Chapter 21

Treston looked at her, then gestured toward a servant girl.

“Show them a room, and get them ready for dinner,” he ordered, then he left the room, his guards and advisor trailing behind him.

“I will show you to your room, my lady,” a servant girl murmured, coming to stand in front of them.

“Thank you. Call me India.” 

The girl gave a slight smile. She was a small girl, her eyes were a sharp gray, and she looked at them as if she was taking their stock. With a short nod, she led them down a sparsely lit hall.

“What’s your name?” India asked.

“Mira, my lady,” she replied. She blinked in surprise, causing Aleks to chuckle as he gripped her hand.

“You’re officially a princess, my love,” he whispered. She frowned at him.

“I’d rather not be reminded of that,” she grumbled.

“How long have you lived here?” she asked Mira.

“My family’s worked here for generations. The King has been kind to his subjects.”

“Who is the woman,