"So why are you traveling?" Setila asked Adoni as they sat down to dinner. "Hmm? What did you say?" he asked pulling his eyes away from Eva. "Why are you traveling through here?" Setila repeated. "Oh, um, well, I'm actually searching for a wife." he said with a slight blush, "And I was wondering," he said, turning to Eva, "I you would come with me to my castle and become my wife." Eva turned to look at Setila hopefully. "Its alright with me" Setila said as she sat back in her chair and smiled. "Yes!" Eva yelled with glee as she threw herself into Adoni's arms.
The next morning preparations were made for their journey back. "Okay, so do you have everything? food,water pouch, blankets?" Setila asked, rushing about the house looking for something they might have missed. "I'm fine Setila, I have everything I need." Eva said as she grabbed Setila by her wrist when she tried running past again. "What I cant see is why your not coming with us," Eva continued. "Oh don't you worry about that, I'll be there in time for the wedding. i have to make a little detour to get your wedding present," Setila said with a mischievous grin. "Oh please tell me what it is!" Eva pleaded. "I cant, I'll see you later," Setila said as she kissed Eva on the top of her head and pushed her out the door to her waiting fiance. "Don't worry, I'll watch over you and send the sprites to help if you need it," Setila said as Eva and Adoni rode off. (To Be Continued...)
