Chapter 7

I wake up before sunrise and make my way to the stables nearby. I tell one of my men to alert the others as I intend to leave earlier than was originally planned. I find the young lady who gave me the letter and give her my response to this friend that I have stumbled upon. 

“Make sure that our friend gets this.” 

“Yes or no?” she asks. 

“You don’t need to know that.” 

“Actually, I do.” 

“And why is that?” 

“I have prepared two methods of delivering your response, but it all depends on your answer. Lying to me won’t help you. Is it yes, or no?” 

Whatever it is, it’s not like you would confirm it? Or would you? “That would be a yes.” 

Her eyes glow as she stares