*ROSA*
As we rode back to the manor, the air was thick with tension. I couldn't help but feel disappointed in Belle's lack of trust in me. Dryden's doubt was understandable, given that he didn't know me well, but Belle's skepticism felt like a personal blow. Despite my confusion, I had agreed to leave with them.
As we approached the manor, a group of warriors appeared to protectively guard our carriage. Belle and I quickly alighted and made our way inside. I needed to find Vanora and come up with a plan to deal with our crisis.
"Did you see a young lady within the walls of the manor?" I asked one of the warriors patrolling.
"Yes Gamma Rosaline, she's inside, she recruited three warriors to guard a certain room, her reasons are not known."
Thanking him, I hurried inside and went straig
