"The words lack proper accent, yet the woman understood it. She looked pleasantly surprised and turned to Olivia to know her response.
Olivia blinked. She wanted to have time with the envoys to convince them. But why would Amber give her that chance? Things could not be that simple.
"As a knight, I will come to protect you." Damon stood up at once, looking relieved. Olivia turned to look at him.
"You will?" if he would be there, she was ready to take the risk even if it was a trap.
"Of course, his majesty had chosen me to escort them anyway." Though the smile was formality, Olivia still looked relieved and nodded. Since when had she developed this much trust in him?
"Then it would be my honor, madam." The woman smiled brightly and excitedly discussed the matter among themselves while Diana narrowed her eyes.
Others failed to notice it, but she had seen how Damon's face changed when Amber tried to trap Olivia.
