The sun was about to set when Xenia and Darius finally arrived at Castle Cordon.
"Sister-in-law, welcome back!"
Xenia had just gone out of the carriage when Freya immediately greeted her. Likewise, the Queen Mother approached her for a warm hug, saying, "I'm so grateful to see you safe and sound, my dear. Welcome back…"
"Thank you, Freya. Thank you, Queen Mother," Xenia gratefully replied with a wide smile.
"Mother, Xen and I will join you and the rest for dinner soon," Darius informed them. "But for now, let me walk her to our bedchamber first so that she can freshen up…"
Xenia agreed with her husband. But before she followed behind Darius, she turned to him and said, "Let me have a quick word with Jayra first…"
Darius nodded before letting her hand go. With her husband's permission, Xenia quickly approached Jayra. Her friend had just gotten down from Pluto and was also preparing herself to look presentable.
