ELAYNE We waited inside the carriage for Geraldine and Miriam. When they got in, they both had an expression of extreme shock. I was almost too scared to ask what had happened. “Is everything okay? Did he discover our plans?” “.....Let us leave for now. We’ll explain back at the estate” “Okay” The ride back was so awkward that even Miyon ate his candy as quietly as he could. Miriam just stared blankly at the scene outside the carriage window while Geraldine stared blankly into space. I could only wonder what happened and remained anxious until we returned to the estate. When we got there, Mirabel and Amaya were called. Miriam sat wearily, taking glass after glass of wine. I had never seen her drink wine before then. What in the devil is going on? “You’re killing me with curious

