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The squeal came from a gaggle of older women who followed the lead of a young scrawny man. At the sight of the royalty, however, they abandoned their guide and rushed over. We found ourselves surrounded and gawked at by the admiring eyes.
One of the women offered me a gentle smile. “You must be the pretty Mother we’ve heard so much about. We’re looking forward to the Consummation in a few days.”
“It’s why we traveled fifty miles to get here!” another chimed in.
I cast a side look at Luca and lifted an eyebrow. “Consummation?”
Luca cleared his throat and lifted his arms above his head. “Ladies, I welcome you to my city and hope you enjoy your stay. For now, I will leave you in the care of this young gentleman,” He used a hand to gesture at the guide, “and hope to see you agai
