I hurried from one castle to another, walking as fast as my legs could carry me. I did not want anyone noticing my absence. I prayed I did not bump into anyone or rouse suspicion.
Going out so late at night scared me. The castles were not far apart but I had not stepped foot feet outside of the king's castle since my return. I still remembered Mikhail's explicit orders for me to never leave the castle. Not without him.
He moved into a castle which by right belonged to the Tor. How he was still alive baffled me. I knew he did it for me and I was grateful to have him close. I needed to talk to him. I needed to see him. He could be hurt for all I knew. Hurt and alone just as I was.
I pushed the door open slowly. The gates were unlocked, the main entrance unlocked too. I pushed the door
