It took Ida a lot of pleading and waiting patiently to make Edwin move from his spot and away from Ruth. He put on the clothes she found nearby. His eyes did not leave Ruth even for a fleet second.
Picking Ruth up in bridal style, Edwin's legs marched fast in the direction of 'the great manor'. Ida was fidgeting with nervousness.
She thought of apologising to Edwin first, but the way his dangerous aura made her wolf uncomfortable made her act otherwise. She did not know why and when Edwin would snap. He was silent all the way- that was a silence before the storm.
Edwin took a turn, confusing Ida at first. She then realised why he did that when the old building to the far corner of the property came into view.
Edwin had thought about it thoroughly. He did not trust anyone anymore when it came to Ruth. He could not keep her in the servants quarters or, the news would spread like a wildfire.