XCII

The engineers fixed the ferry before nightfall so they set for the sail to docking in Naples in the morning.

The duke of Perra, Gaius stood on the shore with his hands on his back watching as she climbed down from the ship and bowed.

" Lady Shamira, welcome home" she stared at him then at the empty shore. None of her family was present not even her mother.

" Thank you. Take me to Adams lair. I'm not going to the palace" the duke opened his mouth to speak but closed it realizing she was a queen now.

" As you wish your highness. It's been such a long time. You've grown taller. Wow ' Shamira chuckled sharing a knowing smile with Michael who was trailing behind her.

" I'm no longer a child duke "

" No, you aren't. Your coach is this way" Michael followed his pointing fingers to a huge coach and then peered further into the city of Perra, one thing he realized was its peaceful environment, unlike Verdes.