Adriana and Kallias stared at each other for a long time.

Neither of them moved.

Then ever so slowly, Kallias rose and cleared his throat.

He looked down at her again, then back up and took some steps away from her.

"I think we should call it a day. Half of the day is gone already. I have matters to take care of,

and I'm sure you have some duties to complete for the day."

He was rumbling, and he hated it.

Adriana also stood up. "Yes, Your Majesty."

"You should go. And remember, no one must know what we are searching for."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Then she turned to...