Melisa left the palace with Isabella, her mind a tornado of thoughts about Koros, Vira, and Queen Aria. The whole situation was fucked. Vira was counting on her to save her murderous brother, but Aria had a literal kingdom to run. And honestly, Melisa wasn't even sure if saving Koros was the right call.
"You're being awfully quiet," Isabella said as they walked through the palace gates.
"Just thinking."
"About the hot queen after her 'ritual'?"
Melisa's face burned.
"No! About Vira and what I'm going to tell her."
Isabella snorted.
"Sure, sure. I totally believe you weren't checking out Her Royal Hotness."
"I need to go to the Full Moon Inn," Melisa said, changing the subject. "Vira's staying there, and I should let her know what happened."
"Want me to come with you?"
Melisa considered it. Isabella wasn't exactly known for her tact. More like being the type who would say shit like "nice rack" to grieving widows.
Yeah, no.
