The Highest Authority

Annalise rode the horse with Valerius and the man made sure that she was comfortable. His chest was pressed against her back and his strong arms were surrounding her body, it made her feel so secure and cozy in his embrace.

There was barely an hour or so left before dusk and the streets weren't too crowded at the time being as they headed to the Governor's residence. Most of the stall vendors were on their way back to their homes as it was time for the night vendors to start organizing their business.

People had started preparing lanterns that would later be hung over the long streets to illuminate the dark night. She was almost reminded of the Capital City after taking a look at Millerville City. Though the latter was still not as grand and bustling as the former, it still carried the same vibes.