EDWARD
The weight of failure bore down on me, a burden I couldn't escape. I sensed that I had played a part in whatever misfortune had befallen Edwina. Riding through the village, desperately seeking a place to heal her, every beat of my heart resonated with a tinge of guilt and regret.
As the horse's hooves clattered on the uneven path, my forehead beaded with sweat, a testament to the fear gnawing at my insides. The village, once a backdrop to potential safety, now seemed a maze of uncertainty. The looming question echoed in my mind: What would become of me if Edwina didn't survive this ordeal?
The unknown fate of the one I tried to protect fueled my anxiety, making each moment unbearable as we raced against time to find help.
As we rode into the distance, I couldn't shake the overwh
