CHAPTER TWELVE
It took Aramis longer to escape the castle than he thought it would. The tunnel branched off in different directions, all leading to caved in chambers or dead ends. By the time he finally found the exit that led outside the city, he had gotten turned around and backtracked several times.
The sun was setting and the sky was painted with beautiful colors. Aramis felt hope for the first time since his father’s death.
I have a brother!
The knowledge that his brother was merely deceived and being used by the gods as he was offered some comfort. Finally, someone who understood what it was like to be a pawn in a game you couldn’t control. His excitement made him want to rush, but he knew he needed to stay out of sight. Just because his brother was on his side, didn’t mean that
