Chapter 330: Secret quest completed (volume 1 ends)
The air smelled like ash; the trees could not stand the flames and were completely burnt, but there was hope of it still growing, hope of the almost dead forest surviving.
"Take the girls back." Evelyn, the shadow 2 instructed, 5 assassins appeared behind her. They were all women, who served as maids under Cedric, having double identities as assassins among his elite shadows.
"They must be the slaves," she added, then ventured further into the burnt forest, searching for Cedric. He should be close because wherever there is destruction he is always close by
The walk took longer than expected as she wandered around the forest until she got to an opening. A cliff overseeing the part of the forest still green and unaffected by the flames that plagued the higher regions.
She stood moving, her eyes falling on the silhouette he formed against the bright sunlight. His black hair fluttered with the wind, long and beautiful, it felt like a scene from a dream.
In his arms, he closely cradled Abrielle, her face against his chest as she slept. It felt peaceful, if not the most peaceful moment she had seen them in. Under the cliff was a lush vegetation and beautiful river that flowed, dividing the scene.
"Your Highness." She called out. Cedric didn’t turn around his gaze focused ahead. "Shush, don’t speak too loud. She is asleep. I don’t think she has been able to sleep peacefully for weeks." Cedric’s voice came out barely a whisper.
Evelyn’s lips sealed immediately. She just stood at a distance. "Cassandra," he called out, still keeping his voice low.
"Yes, Your Highness."