Chapter 63
Henry and Gracie finally spotted a village, but it was already dark and cold. They had been walking along the road practically all day. Gracie hugged herself and occasionally rubbed her arms, trying to warm up her body.
Henry watched her as the girl’s red lips began to take on a bluish hue. The night was growing colder by the minute.
Henry looked at his own clothes, searching for something of value he could use to pay for a night at an inn, at least for her. He had put his coin purse in his coat, but after the battle at the castle, it was now empty.
“Look!” Gracie shouted, pointing to a small building. Though it wasn’t luxurious, it was quite eye-catching. The house was painted in bright colors, and the sign on the front read *House of Venus*.
Several men were entering and leaving the place.
“Come on, they must have rooms!” Gracie exclaimed excitedly. She moved toward the building, which was clearly a house of pleasure. Henry realized that the moment he
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