chapter 44

Barlion Great....

I tied the strings of the leather vest I was wearing. With in the next few minuets, I would be able to see my wife at last.

The day had been quite sour. Nothing was out of normal. I was called for a council meeting earlier and father had went about his business with out actually adressing me.

"Has there been anymore reports about those night travelers?" Father had asked before he brought the glass he was holding to his lips.

I watched as he took a sip from his wine and wondered what had inspired him to start drinking this early.

"No, there hasn't been any new news after the last time I went to visit, your grace." Uncle Hero answered. "The Inn owners had said that they had made a wrong report and that they haven't heard any one traveling at night. They said it was a mistake."

"hmm..." Father stared at Uncle Hero before he turned his eyes to me and then looked at Cassian, who looked like he was bathing in his own sweat.

Cassian avoided the king's