Chapter 172: The chase

"For as long as it takes. I need the stone, it's somewhere in this kingdom and you know it. The best thing to do for me, Rugan, is to stay aside or help me find it." She mumbled angrily to her younger brother.

Seeing the hurt look on his face, her voice softened. "I need that stone, and I can't go away without finding it first. If I don't, I might regret it for the rest of my life."

Silence filled the room. "Is he worth it?" Rugan finally asked.

Nodding her head with a small smile, she replied. "Every moment of it."

Sighing, Rugan said. "Just be safe. I heard you got lost, so I came here to check up on you."

"The horses— I don't know. But I'm fine now, I assure you."

"Mother and father aren't happy about this mission of yours."

"I know, and I'll be coming home soon."

*Knock* *knock*

The sudden knock on the door snapped them off their bonding.

"You should leave." She panicked a little.

"What kind of a Man disallows his wife from meeting her family anyway,"

"If he sees you, you'll be ki