Chapter 9

While I waited for the carriage to be ready, I decided to take a quick tour around the castle. Sarah did not leave my side, which was more of a relief. I was getting used to being treated nicely, I wanted to get to know so much and despite the mysteries that kept me awake, I still wanted to know how it felt to be loved and in love. As I navigated through the huge corridor, the wolf statues looked even more frightful from a close look.

‘’The garden is up ahead, and while you can have a pick, the black roses are not allowed to be picked”’ Sarah warned as the garden came into view. I stopped paying attention allowing myself to get lost in the charms of the flowers scattered perfectly over vast land whose end could not be seen from where I stood.

‘’How long has he had it?’’ I walked over, the garden was beautiful and it held beautiful flowers.

‘’The lord personally took care of the garden during his teens. I don't know much but madam Grace often mentions it was the only source of joy he