Chapter 29

— Helena this is Leon Kane. — Introduced the commander, and it was then that the man turned his gaze from Lina to me. 

His reddish-brown eyes stared at me completely empty, seemed not to notice me. 

He unlike James didn’t smile at me. 

— Madam, welcome. — he said in a distant voice. 

So without saying another word, and with one last empty look at Lina, who was next to me, he left in stride. 

— Did I offend you? — I asked confused. 

— I fear I am the target of your displeasure, Your Highness. — replied Lina, blushing terribly. 

The air between the four of us became extremely embarrassing and tense, and I did not understand the reason. 

James clears his throat and says: 

— Lina, take Helena to see her quarters. 

Lina nodded and went to the huge staircase, I took one last look at John, who smiled at me, encouraging me to follow Lina, James Turner waved offering a warm smile.