"I will return to the castle with you guys, but I will do it atop of Icecube." Finally, Harlow relented. If these people asked her to travel amongst them, she would feel uncomfortable and unsafe.
"That is completely alright, Your Highness," Beth said in understanding. "We value your safety utmost."
"Thank you."
Harlow climbed Icecube's back and heaved a sigh of relief. She couldn't wait to go back and rest. Her mind was in a mess and her emotional state was at the lowest point. She still needed to process the fact that Julian was not real.
And so Harlow went back to the castle with Icecube, while Beth, Dorian, and the guards followed her on the ground by horses.
Once they've all returned to the castle, Harlow could see Beth and Dorian's appearances change. They now looked like humans again.
"Your Highness, thank you for accompanying us back to the castle." Beth bowed politely. "Would you like to eat dinner?"
