Suddenly, I remembered something. Did she not call someone “brother” a while back? I can’t be mistaken. It was her voice that shouted that word. She has been my roommate for so long and I know the sound of her voice even without checking carefully. I looked at him in time to catch her worried aura as she stared at the man who just introduced himself as Sena and one who works inside the palace. By the way, she looks, she seems to value the opinion of this man regarding my offer.
“I need her,” I said, this time talking to Sena. I saw his throat tighten.
“Princess Aldrea, can I talk to my sister in private?” Sena said with his head bowed before me.
I looked at him and nodded. Why does he seem hesitant to let his sister work inside the palace? Can it be a family issue?
“Ple
