Bk 2: Chapter One (5)

Amie's thoughts were still far even after the carriage rolled out the palace gates.

"To the steinhouse manor." she said and Beth informed the couchman, before turning to her in question.

"Should we have sent somone to informed them that we are coming?" she asked, but amie rested her head back and closed her eyes and the carriage returned to silence.

Arriving at the Steinhouse gates, the carriage was let in with just a few words from the driver. Amie stepped out unto the stone pavement to see two men awaiting her at the door. They made small salutes before one of them stepped forward.

"I am head Guard Holden, miss..." he said but did not know her name.

"Krain. Amie Krain." she said and walked passed him into the warm receiving room.

"Welcome Miss Krain. Lord Steinhouse is not available at the moment." the head guard said.