Chapter 234

Damien seemed to shake himself out of his amazement and undid the twine knot. A stone was inside, so Damien handed it to the men. They thanked Damien and told him they would pick up his boxes any time.

Christof was the one who spoke next, “Do you often find boxes on the road?” he asked.

“No, sir,” the musician said, “but if we ever do again we will bring it to you.”

The shopkeeper seemed curious and asked Damien why he had left a box in the road. He wanted to know if this was a new game the warriors were playing. It was a strange thing to do, he said.

The men talked and it was clear they had no idea what was going on.

Suddenly I knew what the box was. It was mail. The stone was postage. Hannah was sending me a message! My heart leapt and I nearly screamed with joy. My girl was alright!

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Without thinking I ripped the box from Damien and looked inside. Before I could get farther Damien had taken it back. I started to beg and found myself pu