Chapter 43
The rain let up after an hour by which time the ground had become very saturated with water. Puddles formed wherever people trotted on the soft earth, making for a difficult time to get from point A to point B. It was also colder. Whatever heat that had emanated from our surroundings was now gone and signaled everybody that it was going to be a cold night.
I smiled goodbye as Avery set off to return to his duties, watching the confidence in his every step and finding comfort that underneath the added demands and responsibilities of being king, he was still Avery. In my head, I make a mental note to keep a better eye on him. Knowing the pitfalls of being handed monumental reins at such a young age better than anyone, Avery needed the extra guidance. After all, his late father w
