The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204: I Don’t Belong Here

As they proceeded to walk, Seren was busy with Xena looking around various things and discussing which variation or what color to buy, while Drayce and Arlan side by side, keeping their pace to match with Seren’s.

Arlan did not look interested in anything, while Drayce looked interested at nothing but his wife. Their knights separated, half keeping close while the others distanced themselves, doing their job of protecting their group. However, the knights were moving so casually they blended well with the crowd, and only a trained eye would have noticed their subtle formation. Oriana was the only one walking quietly behind her master, like a forgotten errand boy.

The prince’s and his friend’s words would reach her ears from time to time, but in general, she would often slow down her pace to keep herself several steps away, out of hearing range.

"Is this it?" Arlan crossed his arms in front of his chest. "If you wish to shop with your wife, there is no need to drag me with you."

"You can do the same as me."

"Watch what you say," Arlan said, knowing Oriana was just a few steps behind. "I had better things to do. My officials must be waiting for me to return."

"I actually dragged you out to talk."

"Talk?"

"I was expecting you to tell me why you are in a foul mood."

"When the result of the summit is not as expected then how can you expect me to be in a good mood? Have we come here for nothing?"

"I don’t think that’s the reason. You know it as well."

"Do not make your own assumptions. Go and help your wife."

Just then, they heard Seren call out, "Orian, come here."

Oriana, who was quietly observing the surroundings, immediately responded to her summons. "Yes, Your Majesty? Do you need me to carry your things?"

"Ah, no, not that." The Queen pointed at the dresses displayed in the boutique shop in front of her. "What do you think of those dresses?"

"They are pretty, Your Majesty." It was her genuine reply.

"Shall I get some?"

"They will look pretty on you, Your Majesty." _{ƒreewebɳovel.com}

"Help me select them."

"Me?" Oriana felt puzzled. "I..." She wanted to refuse. Not to mention she was a man in everyone’s eyes, she had no taste in fashion as well. After all, she only liked wearing black garments.

"Yes, you. Come with me." However, Seren left her no option. Oriana looked at Arlan to ask permission, but the prince merely looked back at her without a word. Oriana decided on her own and followed Seren.

"How is this one?" Seren asked when she picked a turquoise wrap skirt.

"It’s pretty?"

"That one?"

"This one also."

"Which one do you like the most, Orian?" Seren asked.