Elara's POV

The announcement came at dawn.

"You're accompanying the king on the royal hunt today." Clara stood at my door holding clothes I had never seen before. Thick riding pants and a leather jacket lined with fur. "He requested you specifically."

I stared at her. "What?"

I heard he usually went on those with just his trusted guards and nobles or sometimes alone.

"I don't question the king's orders and neither should you. Get dressed quickly. The hunting party leaves within ...