Eight hours. That’s how long the ride is back to Pablo’s inn. In my excitement, I ride fast, with the wind whipping my face. I love it! I love the fresh air that Lemuel’s castle does not have. The palace is too confining and Marahuyo is free. In actuality, I am not yet allowed to leave. Cara still needs me to prepare for her coronation and they haven’t found Aicelle. With Lemuel monopolizing my attention, it’s only today that I can escape.
It’s been two weeks since I left the town. After the Selection, they allowed me a few days of rest. And as time passes, the Scepter selection participants have started to leave the castle.
I still give Lemuel the protection but it never activates anymore. Every night, I administer it to him to the point that I have been familiar with the amount of bles
