“Master Karden!” Lottie’s small voice filled the air as soon as we moved towards what looked like a small village in the citadel. There were approximately at least a dozen houses scattered around.
I figured this was now a citadel, and not a manor like I had been assuming it was.
From where we stood, I could see an endless field behind the men and women that stood before us with their hands crossed down and their heads bowed.
Lottie embraced Karden tightly. I tried to let go of my hand that he was holding in his so he could embrace her properly, but Karden held more on to it and hugged Lottie back with his free hand.
She pulled back, however, her hands still clutched on to his blue velvet tunic, and looked up at him. Her blue eyes, that had been clear and happy just a moment ago, were
