Loki's Princess Chapter two: A Celebration
Loki skidded to a stop just on the edge of the courtyard. Nakaba and Adele conversed with a merchant over a spool of silk. Everything seemed fine. She was even smiling. Loki collapsed against a tree and took a deep breath. Adele finished his sale and he and Nakaba moved on. Loki debated following but remembered Nakaba’s order. Reluctantly, he turned and left.
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Nakaba turned and looked behind her. Something pulled at her and she searched the crowd for the source.
“Is something wrong, Nakaba?” Adele asked.
“No,” she answered, turning back to him.
“Good. We need to hurry. Our meeting with the traders is soon.”
“Of course, cousin.”
Adele took her han