Ch 47. At Full Mast

Kaya stops to peer at Leah over my shoulder. I look at her too and can see the emotions crossing her face: shock, disbelief, and something else I can’t quite identify.

The princess notices her hesitation too and beckons her closer. "Leah, come here," she says, her voice much softer than when she talked with me, but still commanding.

Leah hesitates for a moment longer, then slowly makes her way toward us. She stops a step away, uncertain, looking at us both with a mixture of curiosity and concern.

I can't help but smile, relieved that Leah doesn't seem to be upset by Kaya's actions.

The princess reaches out a hand toward her. "Come," she says, her voice gentle. "We have something to talk about."

The tension in Leah’s body as well on her face is quite visible, and I know she’s struggling to come to terms with what she suspects is going to happen. I better just let Kaya take the lead.

The princess puts an arm around her, pulling her close. "I know this is a lot to take in," she says. "B
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