Chapter 63

It was early in the morning as we were preparing to depart.

"Miss, I bought these buns from a bakery near by. They are newly baked and still hot." Maggie said presenting to me a bag full of buns.

"Hmm, they smell delicious." I said why smelling the steam.

"I know. You can snack on them in the carriage later." Maggie said.

"Thank you Maggie." I smiled.

"You are most welcome miss." Maggie replied.

"Are you ready?" Erik asked.

"Yes." I answered.

Spending the night in the inn was refreshing. I had a hot bath and was able to sleep on a bed. In the journey these past few nights, we were camping out in safe places. So having a nice bed to sleep in last night was heaven.

"If we keep up our pace, we will be in the capital before nightfall." Erik said.

"That’s good." I said.

Not long, our carriage came with the coachman driving. Erik opened the carriage door and ushered me inside while Maggie followed behind me.

"Just call me when you need anything." Erik said before closing the door.

Erik has