Another morning, another struggle in maintaining peace for Astrid. While standing near the window, she watched as the soldiers prepared for an impending battle. They were being taken to assist Davies’s father in his war at Lowland. Astrid wasn’t happy with Davies’s decision.
“I can’t lose these men in someone else’s battle. We will not be sending them to his pack. This is a mistake,” muttered Astrid to herself.
Astrid grew visibly frustrated over Davies’s decision as she couldn’t wait idly while he made irrational choices. Therefore, she decided to comfort the man.
Davies had strictly prohibited Astrid from leaving her chamber, especially when he dealt with the nobles in the courtroom. Astrid, being a radical, couldn’t take his instructions seriously. Instead of heeding the command,
