165 Freidis Regioun Makes Her Case

The lad jumped up immediately. “You'll do no such thing.” “You can't stop me.” “What do you want to do? Look at you Freidis. You want to go and perish in the forest? You think the forest is fun? There are no fancy carriages, no fancy dresses, no servants!” “It's okay, it's okay.” Freidis looked genuinely hurt. “Of all the people I expected to say that to me, I didn't think you would be among them, Kelley.” But Kelley was not deterred. He was not having Freidis come along with them no matter what. He cared about her way too much to let that happen. “You don't belong in that world, Freidis Regioun. I'd rather you remain here in Provda where I know you are safe and sound.” “Don't talk like that.” Freidis protested, her voice now taking on a more pleading tone. “Look, I've asked around. I know all about the story of the king and how he took the throne of his father back. There were women there. The queen, her servant and some other circus lady. They were all there in the woods toget