Alicia's pov
I was waiting inside the stables as Leon instructed. I hold the digger he had left to me tightly. My heart was thumping very fast.
I was worried about Leon. He said we were being followed since we left the riverbank.
Who would want to follow us? What are their intentions? I thought to myself.
Then I remember the accident earlier when I was nearly ran over by a running carriage. I felt someone push me.
“Someone is after my life.” I whispered to myself.
I was in deep thought when I heard some sounds.
“Who is there?” I quickly got my guard up. I unsheathed the dagger from its scarab and held it at arms length. I made a defensive stance.
“Young lady, I do not wish to harm you.” I heard a voice say.
Then someone emerged from the shadows. He was a young man with sh
