41It wasn’t the plan Alex had in mind, but it would have to do for the moment. She didn’t resist when they put the rope on her wrists, but every inch of her being screamed in revolt at the feeling of the fibers against her skin. If she showed any sign of resistance, however, all of the planning and research she and Treyan and the Councillor had done over these last few weeks would be a waste. There would be time to give into overthinking later; they were going to take her to exactly where she needed to be. Being escorted inside the castle was much more convenient than being outside trying to sneak in.
With Reylor in the lead and Alex close behind, the group worked its way slowly up the stable stairs. She kept her head down as they made their ascent, her mind racing through the possible sc
