Chapter 646
Night had fallen.
“That’s a relief,” Cristina murmured, closing the book after listening to Ludwig’s account.
Most of the camp had settled into sleep after a long day’s march. Cristina sat with Ludwig and two others inside a small portable tent, engaged in a hushed conversation.
Everyone wore somber expressions, except for Cristina, who seemed the most composed. Ludwig, in particular, couldn’t shake his guilt over the decision they’d made. His head hung low.
They had agreed to essentially imprison a friend until the situation was resolved. Even though it was for her safety, Scarlett still had to endure confinement in an unknown place, without explanation, for an indefinite time.
Louis, Anna, and Ludwig appeared deeply troubled, but Cristina seemed slightly different.
“Hmm...” Cristina murmured, a hint of doubt flickering in her eyes.
“Is there still a problem, even though Scarlett agreed to do as we said?” Louis Ankton asked, his voice edged with irritation.
Cristina had been the one to insist on imprisoning Scarlett, and everything had unfolded according to her plan.
“Don’t be so sensitive,” she replied in a dismissive tone. “This had to be done.”
Louis clenched his teeth, frustrated by the implication that they had all agreed to this course of action. Someone had to make the tough decisions, and Cristina had taken on that responsibility.
“Did Scarlett act strangely at all?” she asked, her question laced with suspicion.