The first day of their journey to Canku was pretty unremarkable but the excitement within Bae did not diminish. Just as dusk was setting in, the carriage stopped at a small inn by the roadside. Stepping down from the carriage, Bae frowned, turning to Adelaide.

"There's nowhere near enough room for everyone here," she said softly. "Where will everyone sleep?"

"Kumari, the guards will stay outside."

"But it's cold," Bae started, but she knew that wasn't exactly true. The ...