Chapter 37: Fractured Bonds
The wide, spacious carriage came to a gradual halt on the hard cobblestone road. As soon as it did, I pushed the door open, diving headfirst into the soft pile of snow beside the road.
"Aldrin... be careful," a female voice cautioned behind me.
Despite the cold weather, there was nothing I loved more than playing in the snow.
"Pick him up, Carla," the same voice instructed.
A young maid with long grey hair and spectacles snuck up behind me and grabbed my arm.
"Leave me alone," I cried, trying to kick her off. I briskly picked up a pile of snow and threw it at her.
I expected her to go away, but she laughed instead and picked me up like I was a toy. Then, she pinned me between her small, soft, breasts and patted me on the head.
"This is not the time to play, Master Rin," she said.
"But I want to play in the snow."
"There’ll be plenty of time to play afterwards." Another voice said. My favourite voice.
"Yes, Mom."
Carla carried me in her arms, as we climbed the tall, white steps that led into a large, icy castle.