Underground marketplace

''You have been constantly sick in the recent days so it is unsuitable for you to go out. Stay here and take rest.''

After he said that, Azrael did not wait for her response as he shot Lareina a 'and you are quietly coming with me' look before he left the place, dragging a visibly unwilling Lareina with him.

Outside the palace, a carriage was already waiting for them.

Azrael held Lareina's hand while she stepped inside it and then he followed her.

The carriage was rather luxurious from inside but it seemed small compared to the extravagant carriages that she had seen here.

''I surmised that you would not want a lot of attention on you,'' Azrael seemed to have seen through her thoughts.

''Yes, simple is better…'' Lareina trailed off when she turned to him, only to find his gaze trailing down every inch of her elaborate dress before settling on her face.