A slave's answers

And God provides. The next day gives all the answers. Unfortunately, they weren't good ones.

Tamara is gone in morning. Astrid has to ask another aid to find out that the princess left for a few days to the hunting manor. She left really early in the morning and didn't wake Astrid up to help with the baggage. But she did leave a letter for her.

Astrid opens it with shaking hands.

"Astrid,

What I said last night remains true, but I regret the manner in which I said it. I consider you a friend and I care for you even though what I think would be best is different from what you may want. Even so, just know this. Regardless of what you choose, I will stand by you and offer all the help I can.

As for this unexpected trip, it wasn't because of our discussion, but because me and my brother have had a disagreement, and as he is my king I want to calm down before I throw him a few words that one can call disrespectful. Take care and see you soon.

P.S. Sansa will take advantage of my absence a