Chapter Twenty-two (10)

Lord Morge led the way into an unmarked carriage and they started their journey back to the capital. The silence in the carriage was deafening. Lady Teel was tensed, Lord Morge closed his eyes and relaxed, Queen Raine stared blankly at the leather seats; the location of her thoughts, only she knew.

"We are here." the coachman announced and Lord Morge opened his eyes. This caused the two women to frown. Didn't they just leave? Not much time had passed since then, yet they had arrived? Cautiously, they stepped out of the carriage after Lord Morge and found themselves in a dark tunnel. Torches lit the way, allowing one to see it's brick walls and paved floors.

"Where are we?" Lady Teel asked.

"This is the Merve manor in the capital." Lord Morge answered.

"How?" Queen Raine asked.

"Lady Wickshire had a short distance portal installed here, so Lord of Merve can move unhindered." Lord Morge answered.

"Yet, you tell us this?" Lady Teel was suspicious.