This was a bad idea. Still, it was better than sitting around entertaining someone else’s young all day. She jogged to her chamber and packed the few items of clothing the pod servants had provided her. She, Talia, and Bayla had put in an order for new clothing, but it hadn’t arrived yet.
When she exited her chamber, she found Erick waiting outside, leaning against the wall with a casual grace.
“Ready?” He took her bag from her, even though it wasn’t heavy.
“Yes.” She fell into step beside him, stealing a sidelong glance at his handsome face. Why had she decided she couldn’t be with him? It seemed silly now that he was here again by her side and she could breathe again.
“What’s the purpose of the trip?”
They fell out of stride when her step faltered. “Does it matter?” she asked tightl
