Chapter 9
Nali bit her bottom lip to keep from laughing at the myriad of emotions flitting across Asahi’s face. Kora had led them to the nicest room in the inn. Neither of them had expected the room to have only one enormous bed. It was obvious the manticore assumed they were together.
“I hope you’ll be comfortable, Empress. This was the last room available because of the Valley Festival that starts tomorrow,” Kora said with a slightly anxious note in her voice as she nervously wrung her hands together.
“It is perfect, Kora. Thank you,” Nali politely assured her.
Kora beamed and nodded. “Enjoy. I’ll have food packed for your journey tomorrow. Sleep well,” she said with a nod before backing out of the room.
Asahi looked at the bed before he scanned the room. She didn’t miss the way his
