Chapter 789. Shiny Gates

Mera Ambrose

I drag myself up, searching around for the guards. I think they notice me looking so they step into the light. I wave them over, asking if they have a tissue. They do.

Zave shouldn't see me this devastated. I don't want him to hurt.

"Are you feeling better, my lady?"

I nod, "Yeah, a little, thank you."

He nods too, "Lord Ambrose has been looking for you. We did not disclose your location, only that you weren't out alone."

"Good, thank you. Let's go back then. I wouldn't want to worry him more."

My guard, Thaddeus, hands me his cloak so I don't freeze to death and I thank him once more.

We head back to the Keep which isn't as nearby as I had assumed would be. I probably didn't realize how far away I ran off. I focused on Zave, hoping that I didn't worry him too much.

I'd hate myself if that were the case.

The shiny gates of