Dimensional portal transported Mariel and Celinee to the inn room where they were temporarily staying. Once they were inside, Mariel suggested Celinee to rest while he offered himself to take the princess back to the palace.
Celinee had spent several months with Mariel. Perhaps she understood the young man better than Lukhiel did. Therefore, she didn't immediately agree to his suggestion. The ninja narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him closely.
"You don't have any ulterior motives, do you?"
Mariel sighed at the question. "How about I rest, and you take the girl to the palace?" he suggested, unwilling to argue in the middle of the night.
"I'll sleep." Celinee removed her mask and lay down on one of the two beds. "But Mariel, if I find out you have ulterior motives, you'll have a lot to answer for."
Mariel sighed again, but his expression suddenly turned serious. "Celinee," he called.