Not long after, Lasyana finally exited the inn, with Delphia faithfully accompanying her. Behind them, Nico walked with an unburdened expression. It seemed he had been convinced to trust Lasyana, with Delphia playing a major role in persuading him.
Turning his gaze to Lasyana, Mariel once again felt relieved to see the empress not wearing revealing clothes. Perhaps his words that morning had truly made Lasyana realize. She was too enchanting; her beauty was not meant to be enjoyed by worthless, vile men. The only person who should enjoy Lasyana's beauty was himself—
Mariel jolted. What... what was I just thinking?
"Girhamvell will think I betray him."