Once curiosity was piqued, it was hard to contain.
Especially when it concerned her beloved elder sister. For the moment, Rellana's irritation over Horace was replaced by a fiercely burning thirst for gossip.
She glanced around, her gaze settling on the royal guard knight Loretta, who was quietly patrolling nearby.
This female knight was not only one of her sister's most trusted guards but had also served her for years. Perhaps... she knew something?
Rellana composed her expression, trying to look as though she was merely asking in passing, and walked toward Loretta.
"Loretta."
"Your Highness." Loretta stopped and bowed gracefully, her voice beneath her visor steady and respectful.
"What are your orders?"
"No orders, just... a little chat." Rellana spoke with an air of casualness, but secretly watched Loretta's reaction.
"It just occurred to me that my sister seems to have visited the Church of Vows recently. Do you know what she went there for? Does she have someone she rather... you know?"
Loretta suddenly went completely rigid.
Here it comes! She really asked! I knew I shouldn't have come out on patrol today.
As a confidante who had served at Queen Rennala's side for years, how could Loretta not know the true purpose of Her Majesty's visit to the Church of Vows?
It was not that the queen herself had fallen in love at all. It was for the princess standing before her and Marquis Horace Loux, who was currently up to who knew what in some corner underground!
Lord Miriel was wise and compassionate, skilled at untangling the bonds of fate and resolving troubles of the heart.
Her Majesty had made the trip specifically to confirm once more the special pull related to the "moon" surrounding Horace Loux. At the same time, she had perhaps also entertained