Max stumbled towards the main archway of the castle itself, keeping a mixture of face pain and anger plastered across his face as the courtyard came into view. Either side of him were Karl and JJ, in close attendance with Dawson and Rodney who were still sporting their guard attire. Paulo led the way from the front, striding confidently as if he was escorting a carriage full of gold to his King. Max just hoped and prayed that this too was a facade.
Max glanced up for a few brief seconds, able to count out three or so rooftop guards. They took no notice of him, it was the gate guards' job to check the comings and goings. They were going to make it into the castle grounds, maybe they would even make it to Lizzie, but Max had no idea how they could possibly make it back out alive again.
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