In just about three hours Calina returned.
“I’ve found and groomed them Miss Euodia” she reported. Calina didn’t report their names nor did Euodia care, there was absolutely no need for an introduction since all the guards had to do was protect them and their belongings for as long as they were paid.
Euodia chuckled when she noticed Calina had also covered her face with a veil, indeed beauty was sometimes troublesome. Without wasting any more time they followed Calina back to the carpenter shop where she noticed about sixteen guards on horses, she smiled when she noticed Calina had also bought armor and weapons for them. From their demeanor, she knew these were not ordinary guards and they actually had some strength, at least they seemed better than the usual bandits.
Tom was alread
