Chapter 15

Kesar opened the chamber door to find me dripping with water.

"Oh Meru gods!" she gasped, staring at my disheveled hair and wet clothes. "What has put you in such a state?"

"I fell," I said.

"You fell?" Her brows rose at me.

"Well, yes...into a po...pond."

"Oh my lady, I was so worried!" Kesar breathed. "Where have you been?"

"Sorry," I mumbled. "I was just out for some fresh air in the garden."

"Please come inside and get yourself changed," she said.

Once we reached the bedroom, I shrugged off my bag. Kesar brought me a dry towel. I dried myself and untangled my messy hair.

"You smelled of familiar fragrance, my lady," Kesar noticed.

"Oh yes, probably from the garden, I guess," I said with an awkward smile.