Chay saw them and followed until they stopped far into the forest.
"Lady Lumina! You're hurt!" The tiny man jumped off the horse to help the wrapped woman.
"No, I'm not!" The woman laughed happily. "I am free with my son!"
"Lady Lumina!" Chay gave a confused smile.
"Don't call her lady, Chay. We will travel incognito!" Prince Avner informed him seriously.
"Oh! Mam Lumina? I cannot call her just Lumina," Chay begged.
"Okay," Prince Avner relented.
Lady Lumina was dancing as she removed the bedsheet that covered her. Her body was graceful and supple in her simple dress. It was originally pink but was full of soot now. Her youthful face was grimy.
"Mother," Prince Avner called out.
Lady Lumina drew nearer. "What is it, son?"
"Are you hungry?"
"Um, no." Her hands felt her tummy. La
