Astrid’s heart was beating fast as she tried to stare out the window from inside the horse carriage. Since earlier, without realizing it, her hands were busy squeezing her gloves, trying to feel the ring that Edmund had given her in her grasp. For Astrid, the ring was living proof that she was still connected with Draco and his friends. She hoped to escape from Leonard's grasp as soon as she managed to find out the secret of the warlock's weakness. Be patient a little more, Astrid. There must be a way out. She just needed to put on a poker face and put on her best acting to show that she was volunteering to side with Leonard.“Your highness, we have arrived,” said Maria, interrupting Astrid's daydream.The carriage’s door opened, and a knight led and helped Astrid off the horse carriage. The maids and footmen were lined up and bowed to pay their respects.“The king is asking for your audience, Your Highness. I will escort you to his
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