Bride To His Darkness

While Samantha and Ivan left the Inn using the carriage, Cassian used his steed to ride to the main entrance of Fernwood where the Palace guards awaited his presence. When he approached them on his steed, they immediately recognized him as their Majesty’s companion. With no need for introduction, they acknowledged his presence with a slight bow, and Cassian made his steed come to a stop.

"We received His Majesty’s message." The commander in charge of the guards stepped forward to speak, "where is His Majesty?"

"I may not be your real leader, but you’re going to have to take me as one tonight." Cassian said to the guards, "we have to keep the Courtesan house surrounded, both the front and the back of the building till I give you my signal.... His Majesty is on his way to attend the meeting, so we must stay at full alert, and ensure no harm comes to him. Do you understand or am I speaking in parables?"

"We understand."

"Glad we all understand ourselves, follow me." Turning his powerful steed around, he led the group of guards to their stationed location.

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At the Courtesan house, Samantha and Ivan stepped down from their fancy carriage, successfully arriving at the designated location written on the invitation card. Exchanging meaningful glances, Samantha linked her arm around Ivan’s, and together, they stepped into the suspiciously quiet building.

At the entrance stood a burly-looking man whose scrutinizing gaze sized them up from head to toe. When they approached him, Ivan took in his silent request and handed him the invitation card, clearing his doubt. The burly-looking man accessed the card thoroughly before granting them access into the main building.

"Are they so secretive that they do not recognize the real Lord Ethan?" Samantha whispered her inquiries the moment they were away from the bodyguard.