Chapter 40 Part 1

It was early afternoon when they arrived at the castle the next day.

The previous night, they had stopped to rest and sleep.

Men were divided into pairs for being on the lookout. There was a pair change every two hours.

In the morning, Skye had woken up more tired than she had gone to bed. She hadn't slept well last night. She wasn't used to sleeping outside, and the slightest noise woke her.

And she remembered very clearly that whenever she opened her eyes during the night, she noticed that Hector was nearby, sitting close to the fire or leaning against a nearby tree.

His eyes were always turned towards the side where the women were sleeping.

Each time Skye closed her eyes feeling safe.

Hector and his men led their horses to the stables so they could be cared for by the stablemen.

Skye and Maysie were left in the care of the servants and maids.

After the greetings and broad smiles of welcome, one of the maids led Skye and Maysie to the chamber where Skye lived.

"Finally!" Skye sighed