დRoseდ “Are they gone?” I asked and Henry threw me a look that clearly told me to be quiet before he turned back toward the window that overlooked the back end of the castle garden. After a good five minutes, he turned back to me and reached out for my hand, which I took without thought. Henry led me outside and alongside the castle until we reached the stables. I was more than a little nervous, but I did my best not to show it as I waited by the stable doors. Henry had snuck out earlier to prepare two horses for our journey to Amelia’s cottage and therefore it did not take him long to lead the two horses outside. Two beautiful horses that I took a moment to admire as I ran my fingers through the black mane of the first horse, his long slender legs looked strong and muscular with a long n

