Chapter 53
The next morning, Ceinwen awoke to an empty bed. Michael had joined her in her room, saying the bed in his was far too small for two.
She showered and dressed, then went down to the breakfast room. Stedman heard her enter and approached.
“Have you seen Michael?” she asked.
“Yes. He and Mr. Rempart had a light breakfast, then Mr. Rempart went up to his laboratory, and I believe Master Michael went out for a walk. I’ll bring you some breakfast if you’d like.”
“Thank you,” she said.
Before long, he brought out a carafe of coffee with an omelette and toast. She had finished and was thinking about going out to see if she could find Michael when a tall man with pure white hair worn long and combed straight back off a high forehead stood at the table. His eyes were almost black,
