Chapter 124

　　The maids removed my tunic dress and one knelt to help me from my boots, so I was, again, spared the necessity of answering.

　　“Do you have anyone in mind?” Allician continued as the maids released my hair.

　　There was a knock at the door, and the maids held up a cloth, shielding me as it opened, admitting Ashara and Mesandre.

　　“Princess,” Ashara carried Aurien’s inlaid bathing box in her hands, and Mesandre had a tunic dress over her arm. “Your chests will be brought up shortly.”

　　“Thank you, Ashara.”

　　“Let me adjust the scent to your liking,” she set Aurien’s box onto the table and opened it, removing the soap and sponge, and placing them within reach of the bath.

　　“So?” Allician asked me, eagerly.

　　“I haven’t really thought about it, Alli,” I replied. “I have been preoccupied.”