Chapter 42. Accusations

Moses, after the three days away from his home, decided it was time to return. The journey back was slower and his guards were drunk, singing songs along the way, while he laughed and was amused by their creativity. It weighed on him to have to return to his responsibilities and problems after days of relaxing with them by a lake.

As soon as they reached the palace, Onis came running to meet Moses. Gasping, he stopped in front of Moses and bowed to him. Moses took a deep breath.

"What did she get up to this time, Onis?"

"Your Majesty, this time she and Farida exchanged punches."

Moses stared at him as if he did not exist. I couldn't believe what he was saying.

"That can't have happened. It's impossible! Afhany is bound in chains... Did Eliza go to the concubines' castle? Is Afhany all right? And Farida?"

"Yes! Both are fine, but their argument was ugly. There was a moment I thought I wouldn�