My eyes widened a little bit. I didn’t expect him to decide to leave so soon, but I was glad. I’ve been ready to leave here for months and I didn’t want to waste any more time. The lords and warriors nodded in agreement and everyone dispersed to go and make preparations. Halvor took my hand and we walked back to the estate together. We ate dinner with Lord Alexander and Lady Anastasia. They both looked a little sad at the news that we would be leaving tomorrow. “Will you be joining us Lord Alexander?” I asked. He had been at all the strategy meetings so I assumed he would be joining us in battle. He shook his head no. “Alas my war days are over” he said with a smile. “Although I think my wife isn’t as disappointed as I am that I won’t be joining you to take back the kingdo

