After leaving the palace with Cathy, Julian didn't notice anyone immediately chasing them. Instead of leaving the pack right away, he stopped on the rooftop of an abandoned house behind the palace.
The courtyard was overgrown with weeds, and grass grew on the rooftop as well.
Cathy looked around and asked with a smile, "Weren't we supposed to go to the monastery in Cloud Mountain? How did we end up here? You're not suggesting that we sit on this broken rooftop, surrounded by weeds, and drink this bottle of wine, are you?"
"What's the hurry? If we don't make some arrangements, how can we enjoy a good drink tonight? Alex isn't someone to be taken lightly. Just because no one is chasing us now doesn't mean they won't come later," Julian said, waving his hand. "Don!"
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