Then Nadyah reappeared with a queen’s ransom in her hands. The gold torque necklace went around her throat to offset the high-necked lace shirt. Then she placed Adelina’s coming-of-age crown on her head. “To remind the dragons and Nash who you are.” Then she placed the new signet ring on Adelina’s left pointer finger. “And this is to remind them you are the heir.”
Nadyah fussed, fluffing her curls and then stepped back.
“Something is missing,” Delphine said, hands on her hips.
“Ah!” Nadyah disappeared once again and then brought out a pair of boots Adelina didn’t remember purchasing. “This was a gift from me, but I never had the chance to give it to you. Thank you for bringing me into your life, lover.”
Adelina took the boots that were close to what she wore when sneaking out of the palace, but somehow appropriate for a princess to wear. Nadyah kissed her cheek and she stared at her courtesan in wonder. The boots were knee-high, darkest black, and multiple buckles went from the ankle to just below the knee. Not only that, they were wedged heels that would add height to her small frame, yet still stable enough she could move quickly if need be.
Delphine grinned. “That’s exactly what was missing. Here, let me help.”
Adelina watched Nadyah and smiled. The female completed and complemented her in ways she’d never thought possible. She hoped the courtesan would be able to stay with her for many cycles to come.