This becomes a chance that lets Kel strike up a secret romance with Cleon of Kennan .
Raoul becomes involved with the commander of the Queen 's Riders , Queen Thayet 's former bodyguard and right - hand lady , Buriram Tourakom .
This becomes a chance that lets Kel strike up a secret romance with Cleon of Kennan , and Raoul becomes involved with the commander of the Queen 's Riders , Queen Thayet 's former bodyguard and right - hand lady , Buriram Tourakom .