Chapter 7: Forest Wolves
The moment was disturbed by the sounds of boots approaching. Lucien didn't hesitate, he took her hand and dashed behind the wide tree. He held her and kept still.
A moment later light entered the vicinity, Lucien risked a look around the tree and spotted a young guard carrying a torch.
He seemed bored, just characteristically patrolling the surroundings. He passed by without spotting anything, much to Lucien's relief.
The guard had looked young but perhaps he was a knight level guard, it was better to get away without any incident.
Lucien and Selene clambered over the tree carefully but quickly. They got to the top where a branch leaned over the estate's walls, Selene handed him a rope which he tied to branch.
Then he took a cloth and wrapped it around the rope, using it to slide through to the ground. He hit the ground at speed, causing him to wince a bit. He then looked up at Selene, urging her with his gaze.
Selene looked at the ground fearfully but steeled her resolve. She copied Lucien to a tee and within minutes she was on the ground. Lucien caught her before she hit the ground, reducing the impact.
Selene stepped back in embarrassment, her cheeks blushing profusely. Lucien couldn't help but chuckle under his breath.
He then picked a direction relative to Aurea, his city and home, and started walking. He was free, and now it was time to set about talking back what was his.
Lucien trekked through the forest at a moderate pace, Selene right beside him. They moved in comfortable silence.
Lucien's mind was on how to access Gold coins. They were what he needed the most.