Irresistible

When the trio stepped through the door of the Giggling Gnome Inn, the patrons went quiet and stared at the group. Aeris became nervous, and Archer sighed, but Lucrezia pulled on his sleeve while speaking, ''They think we're your women.''

Archer chuckled while answering, ''You are mine.''

Before Lucrezia could respond, Thalion walked in behind them and noticed the atmosphere as he ushered them to the counter, where a beautiful woman was sitting. The wood elf man said, ''Mary. Can you get me one room for the White Prince?''

"Yes, Thalion," the woman replied. "Room 4B is available." As Mary spoke, she looked up, and that's when Archer noticed her eyes widen in recognition as she realized who he was.

Mary turned to him and bowed, but Archer waved her off, ''I'm not a prince yet. I'm only engaged to Leira for now.''

''Well, the people know you as the White Prince,'' Aeris explained. ''You can't get rid of the name now, Arch.''