Gavriel and Althea happened to meet Prophet Elior on their way to Ward Manor, so Gavriel invited the older man to join them for dinner since the manor was along the way anyway.

“It’s so nice to see you again,” Althea said with a warm smile while they sat inside the carriage.

“How long are you planning to stay in our kingdom? Can you stay longer?” she asked enthusiastically.

She genuinely wanted to learn more from him and hoped he would remain for a while.

She already had his ...