Chapter 44. Doubts

Aurora’s POV

I decided to take a walk along the lawn later that evening, sneaking out of the house like I did some time ago because I didn't want anyone to see me, especially Matteo.

He was acting like a strict chaperone which I never had, as my uncle was liberal with me but then it was becoming annoying and tiring since I couldn't do as I pleased.

Ilaria was the only one who knew that I went out since she helped me to distract the guard who was at the fence. The same place I'd escaped from to watch Matteo's sparring match. Though she was scared, I managed to convince her and she listened.

I enjoyed the evening breeze which made my hair fly in different directions around my shoulders, some strands covering my face as well. I tucked the straying strands behind my ears and trudged ahead till I got to a spot that had a jaw-dropping sight.

How didn't anyone show me such a place?

There was a small flowing stream with water, but what ma