Chapter 57

The next morning, we woke early, before the sun had even risen. Groggily I got dressed then finished packing up some personal items I wanted to take to the barracks. Nocturne and I were both ready to depart by the time the sun had breached the horizon.

 “Well, I guess this is it.” I said as Nocturne, and I stood at the front double doors of the estate. Andrew, Sofia, and Shellia were the only ones to see us off because of how early in the day it was.

 “We will take care of the estate while you are away, my lady.” Sofia reassured Nocturne. Andrew nodded his head with determination.

 “And I will have no issues running your businesses, so please just focus on winning this war.” Shellia said.

 “That is the goal.” Nocturne nodded. “Hopefully we are ready.” She added.

 “We are my love.” I said as I took her hand in mine. She looked at me with those beautiful golden eyes. Even though she looked at me with a stoic expression, I could