Chapter 220: The man doesn’t even know what Cass gave him
Cass had a great time after that. He got so much reading done. He even had a little nap.
He was having such a great time that even when it fell dark and the carriages pulled into the capital, he didn’t have any concerns. Even when the message he sent was finally received just as they were finished speaking to the guards and moving into the city proper.
Cass didn’t even consider where they would be sleeping. He hadn’t thought to inform anyone. He was sure that they were going to sleep in an inn or something.
He had not considered that they should be sleeping at their namesake’s homes. Like the Blackburn manor that was in the capital. It honestly hadn’t even crossed Cass’ mind to inform anyone that he was coming.
So, when they pulled up to what was supposed to be his stop first, because it was the closest and largest home, Cass blinked several times.
He had no idea why he had considered that they were going to be staying in an inn. Maybe wish fulfillment? He wanted to stay in an inn? He’d forgotten that Lord Blackburn was a rich asshole.
Vespertine looked uncomfortable, and Lucian looked like he wanted to say several things, but was keeping his thoughts to himself. Sir Forsythe came around to the door, opening the carriage door and stared at Cass like he had several heads.
"My Lord? Are you exiting?" He asked carefully and Cass stared at the large, unsightly house that looked like a damn haunted manor and blinked a few more times. He really, really didn’t want to go in there. He could already imagine how they were going to treat him. Sir Forsythe was getting more nervous by the second and Cass finally just...told the truth.
"I didn’t let them know I was coming." Cass said, hoping he didn’t blush. Sir Forsythe, who had grown up with Cass, stared at him in shock, before his expression iced over.
"That explains all the lights being out. Well then, did you have somewhere else in mind?" He asked, not batting an eyelash. It was Vespertine who finally spoke up.
"What? Why should that matter? It’s your home." It was kind of surprising that it was Vespertine who said this, but then again, he still spoke to his Father. He might not have any issues with his parents. He didn’t think that was true, but it clearly was the case that he had a better relationship with them than Lord Blackburn. Especially Cass.