The Oath and the true queen

- Stranger

ate, isn't it worth the risk?" Eria's words kept on ring

r a month since I left the Gattar Manor. The vibrant colors and the bustling night market contrasted sharply with my somber

f the House of Gattar could not be seen in such a place. I wondered about Eria's intentions and hoped that this secretive meeting would prove worthwhile, despite the risk of sneaking out.My head throbbed, and a c

ance, who eyed me for a moment before allowing our passage. Eria shot him a stern glare, promptly wiping the smile from his face

ing Ruqgu tonight. I couldn't afford to miss this opportunity, risky as it was.Inside the inn, Eri

es as my maid and managing my business,

t to get her attention. She halted abruptly, her head bowing slightly in a gesture of respect

u forgotten? You were the one who opened it and named it your 'little child,'" Eria reminded me

d me entirely."I apologize. You know how forgetful I've become," I replied with

my ears clearly. She still viewed me as her "young miss," a role she felt duty-bound to fulfill. But to m

fon curtains adorned the windows, and two red knots dangled gracefully from their ends. The bed was adorned with silk sheets and intricate embroide

om an early age. Women here enjoyed greater freedom—they could own businesses, reject suitors, and pursue careers in various fields, excluding the military. Despite the shared language and many cultural similar

e to take a seat, but my impatience surged. Time was of the essence, and I couldn't afford a leisurely introduction. My husband must not discover my absen

worthwhile, for I had risked everything for this opportunity.Finally, the door creaked open, revealing a woman garbed in the attire of Nayak. Whil

ted her cleavage, and her skirt boasted a daring slit that reached just above her knees

uch my face, but I shifted slightly, maintaining a cautious distance. I couldn't fathom why this stranger, upon laying eyes on m

oment. My husband's wrath, if he discovered my absence

heart skipped a beat. My mother? But how did she know my mother? My mother had passed away when I was