Ambrosia visibly hesitated.
I had just sprung this question on her, and honestly, I expected an almost immediate no. When, instead, Amby began to think this through, I was surprised—and curious. Although I rarely did it, this time I listened in.
I barely had to focus to hear all the numerous thoughts in Amby's head.
'The ceremony is going to be held in human territory, since nobody wants to bring this many humans to the heart of the Bee Empire. It's bad enough that Necty will have to travel all this distance. Entire weeks might pass before he can return home… And if I go with him, it will be the same for me. Managing the Empire won't be easy for us already with Nectus alone leaving…'
As I watched and listened to Amby's doubts, an idea struck me. I flew even closer to Amby and took her hand in mine, ignoring the puzzled gazes of the surrounding bees.
