Uzziel accompanied Fara to a sitting room while the maids prepared her room. He behaved normally, as if nothing had happened, as if the kiss he had given her the night before had never occurred.
As Uzziel brought a cup of tea to his lips, she couldn't help but think about that kiss, about the sweetness and softness of the lips that had kissed her.
"I hope you can stay with us for a few days."
Fara's cheeks turned red as she realized her thoughts. She took a long sip from her cup of tea.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, what were you saying again?"
"I was saying that you can stay with us for a few days, if that's okay with you?"
"Hmm... I suppose I could stay a few more days."
"Have you ever been to the capital city before?"
"No, my father never let me come."
"Then I'll make sure you get to
