Killian
The wind howls across the cliffs of Balorien, carrying the scent of pine, stone, and the faintest trace of lightning. All I can think of is how everything is about to go downhill very, very fast.
I didn’t tell Grace the reason Todd had called me away. I didn’t want her to worry, though I know it’s inevitable that I’ll have to tell her why once I return to the house. If I return.
Todd called me because three people were waiting at the gate, asking for me. I had a bad feeling about it all. I instantly knew it wouldn’t have been anyone I’d given prior permission to enter Balorien. Todd would have said if it were.
Grace didn’t question anything. She just told me not to be too long because we still have things to prepare for tomorrow. As she had her dress fitting earlier today, and
