Chapter 484

Rose’s POV

The sound of his boots grew louder, and I could feel the fear creeping back into my chest.

My hands trembled as I clutched the edge of the barrel, hoping and praying to Moon Goddess that he wouldn’t find us.

Celine stayed completely still, her face calm but tense, as we both waited in silence.

My heart pounding in fear and the man getting closer.

His footsteps stopped suddenly, and for a moment, I was convinced he had spotted us.

I could feel Celine tense up beside me, and neither of us dared to breathe.

But then, I heard him turn around. The sound of his boots on the ground moved farther away.

I peeked out from the tiny crack in the barrel and saw him walking back towards his horse.

Relief washed over me, but I didn’t let myself relax just yet.

The man stopped when he reached his horse, a large, black stallion that looked just as menacing as its rider.

He patted the horse’s side gently, almost like