Chapter Six
Goodbyes
Lucien hurried to the stables to attach his satchel to his saddle before heading for the dining hall. Already those soldiers who were not going to accompany the battle lord and lady on their trip were getting the others’ horses ready. Along the way he spotted the wagons in the main courtyard that were being loaded for the long trip—one bearing rations and the other their heavy armor and additional battle gear.
The dining hall was crowded when he entered through the side door. He went straight to the table where his parents were seated, and took a spot at the end of the bench. A servant quickly brought him a platter of food. Although he was too wound up to eat, he went ahead and made himself devour as much as he could, knowing it could be hours before he’d have the
