There was a performance going on in the middle of the square after the lanterns were lit. It was one of the highlights of the night, a lantern show.
Of course, neither Cedric nor Abrielle could care less about that; Abrielle was cursing her fate while her husband was silent, which was a bad sign. She had no excuse whatsoever for her behaviour. She couldn't reveal the fact Alfonso was a witness to what would be called an attempt on the queen's life or the fact she possessed magic.
Only if she knew how much he knew about her. Cedric suddenly stopped moving causing her to crash into his back. She was still confused when Cedric suddenly wrapped his hands around her as if he was protecting her from something while his eyes darted around.
Abrielle, who was nestled in the protective embrace of the same man who she thought was mad at her, was puzzled but not completely lost. She had an idea of what was happening.
