[Meredith].
On the other hand, Deidra tilted her head, smiling. "Your eyes always stand out," she said, as she often did. "Purple like that… they're unforgettable."
I smiled faintly. "Are my things packed?"
"Yes, Luna," Deidra replied at once.
Arya nodded in confirmation. "Everything is ready."
Once they were finished, we returned to the bedroom together. Sunlight filtered in through the windows, catching on the pale fabric of my dress.
I turned to Azul and Deidra. "You both will come with me on this trip."
Deidra's eyes widened, excitement lighting her expression. "Yes, Luna."
Then I looked at Kira. "You will be in charge here. Take care of everything while I'm away."
She straightened immediately. "I will, Luna."
With that settled, a strange but brief, fragile calm washed over me.
Since it was just me in the room, I let my maidservants sit and chat with me for a bit. And quite a while later, Draven walked in.
