Desert Contract

The following day, after we visited Abel's family, my group and I went to the palace since the sultan invited us.

The last time I saw him, he was leaving Kalusia to return to his position and told me to bring "my fiancee" next time so he could meet her.

While Melina and I weren't engaged, I could tell by the playful nature of the sultan that he meant her.

When we arrived, the servants recognized us instantly and guided us to a room to wait for Harun and his family.

It was decorated with large pieces of tapestry hanging on the walls and brass lanterns illuminating the room that gave a slight scent of incense.

Plush cushions were placed around a squared table where a tall water pipe stood in the center, reminding me of the "hookahs" from my past world.

The servants gave us coffee and cookies while we waited for the sultan and his family, and a little over half an hour later, their big group arrived.