Esme's POV
Before we left, Xavier neatly wrapped my arm again for me, then led me out of the room. We had to split up before we got to the doors. He went in through a different entrance while me and Charlie stood here before the huge wooden double doors. They were huge and intimidating with how big and tall they were.
Charlie patted my hand and I looked up at him. "Don't be nervous, the people down in the village are no different from the ones here in the castle. They will love you." he smiled. "Even though you are hard headed." he grumbled the last part, and that single comment made me smile back at him. He reminded me of James, where Dale my other guard who was a little older than me reminded me of an older cousin. Wreckless, but still caring.
"Who knew you had a heart, Char." I norma
