Chapter 54. Runaway

Jemima looked out the window and drew the curtains back slightly to look down into the courtyard. Numerous men were gathering, including Reeve and Randolph, while a group of Messer and Calamus were preparing. They were planning an attack on Veronica Goodwinson’s residence.

Tomorrow was Willow and Max’s wedding day, and Messer-Calamus intended to launch their attack there. Jemima had heard the news early that morning but had not told Kyler. Jemima didn’t want to hide it; instead, Kyler needed to concentrate on their escape plan.

The group, led by Reeve and Randolph, began to move without vehicles to avoid detection by the Goodwinson guards, who would be on alert if they entered Cottonhill. They traveled through the woods, which allowed them to move stealthily without being noticed.

About twenty minutes later, except for a few guards patrolling the Messer family’s large compound, the courtyard was empty. With her heart pounding, Jemima exited her room, carefully navi