Inside the lavish carriage, the atmosphere was anything but calm. The girls had started their journey in high spirits, and it hadn't taken long for the inevitable debate to erupt—who would get to sit beside Lyan. The conversation was animated, filled with laughter, competitive banter, and a fair bit of teasing.
"Obviously, I should be sitting next to Lyan," Wilhelmina announced, her voice carrying that confident edge that was impossible to ignore. She adjusted her dress as if to emphasize her point. "I mean, strategic discussions are my forte. What if we need to talk about what awaits us in the capital?"
Surena scoffed, crossing her arms and leaning back. "Sure, Wilhelmina, because we're all just dying to hear about political maneuvering during a long trip." She turned her gaze to Lyan, her eyes narrowing with playful intent. "Besides, I'm the one with the most experience in scouting for unexpected threats. If there's any danger, I'm best suited to be right there by his side."
