Chapter 27: Curious Village Males

Thalina now sat on Zorath's back as he strolled through a bustling market, located in a small village near the capital.

Well, technically, she wasn't on his back. That had been a complete lie.

Instead, she was perched on his broad shoulders like some kind of exotic pet while he walked confidently through the crowd, as if carrying a full-grown woman on his shoulders was the most natural thing in the world.

And the worst part? He wasn't even struggling.

The firm grip of his hands on her legs kept her steady, but Thalina still felt ridiculous.

This was undignified. This was humiliating. This was—

"Hold still," Zorath murmured, adjusting his grip as she wobbled slightly.

She smacked his head lightly. "This is unnecessary. I can walk."

"I disagree."

Thalina rolled her eyes. Of course, he did.