Karic searched for Bella around the castle, and found her in the garden walking with the duke of Marinne and Marian. She looked peaceful and happy as she and Marian talked with the duke. Karic decided not to disturb her. He’ll talk to her tonight.
He sighed not knowing how he was going to bring up what he saw in the secret room to her. But she was in danger he had to find a way.
He walked to the stables where Gerald was waiting for him. And Anna’s brother already had Thunder saddled for him. The boy was taking his job of helping him with minor chores seriously. Karic was glad because that was how he managed to drag himself out of the oppressive life his father had left him to. He was the son of a king but he wasn’t even entitled to clothes, food or a warm bed to sleep on. But the pe
