Chapter 67

The rain soon became too heavy, making it impossible for the driver to see properly. As we skidded around the muddy roads, the twins clung to me. The excitement we all once had was long gone and now replaced with fear. The crashes of thunder were deafening, and with each one, the twins cried out with fear.

I kept calm, whispering sweet words to them, trying my best to take away their fear. The carriage came to a stop, and I looked out the window, trying to see where we were, but the night was too dark.

The carriage door came open, and one of the guards stuck his head in. “There is a store here where we can seek shelter till the storm passes.”

Allen nodded his head and went to follow the guard out of the carriage, but before he could, I grabbed his arm, stopping him. He turned to look at me with a confused look on his face.

“Allen, are you sure this is a good idea?” I asked him, trying to keep my voice low so the twins wouldn't hear me.

“We don't have a choice, Olivia. It is much t