Chapter (70): Change

"Hm, not in Greenwood mansion we are going! She gave that mansion back to Lucas James hires!"

This one caught Elizabeth's attention.

"Why? That wicked witch could meet the muse of ethics?"

Rave smirked. Elizabeth didn't change at all, this stern face was too familiar. Ryan gazed at the window, "open that in exchange if you want the answer."

Elizabeth sighed but her hand extended and opened the hatch.

"Well, move your tongue if you mind, your Majesty!"

As Elizabeth babbled, Ryan's mind froze, he hated that title. He didn't want even a second to witness the day people assume him as the prince of Bolingtone court.

"Don't use that word at all, it is the worst insult ever!"

Elizabeth raised her eyebrow, looking at him in amazement! Did he hate those people this much? However, they were in the same boat.

"Sorry, for a moment I forgot that they are thieves of solidarity."

Ryan moved in his place, his back hurt as the carriage was too old and uncomfortable.

"She had changed when she came out of the court. I met her various times, her son, Lucas is also a good boy."

Elizabeth's heart shivered, so his name was Lucas! She saw him once she accidentally met them in a candy shop but ignored them but the kid kept his eyes on her.

"What about her parents? How could they let her give us back the mansion?"

Ryan shook his head, "they are no longer among alive ones."

"So, they got the lesson! When we die we can't take even a single coin to another world, we are born poor so we die poor, our soul is the only wealth and I hope they didn't sell it too."

Elizabeth felt sad but that was a truth that must be told, despite being cruel or harsh.

Silent fell among them until they arrived at the gate of Barson and two of the wardens who were carrying the young imps rode to Sir. Richmond and asked him to open the door.

"Sir. Richmond the imps are taken down, go have some rest."

Sir. Richmond heaved a breath out and adjusted his hat on his bald head. His eyes were burning and he felt sympathy for his men that tolerate the cold to protect the town.

"Thank you for this news. Now, I can dismiss these youths."

The railing gateway slid back and the folk that returned from Phola entered the town.

The next stop was near the lab where physician Remington had established. Possibly, the young one was still there. He was a researcher that barely used to come back to Riva.

Lord James sent the guards to the lab with an order and then they could be released after finishing their commands.

"Dorian, take us to your house." Turning to John he added, "come and take your son home."

"Yes, he has to wrap his impedimenta, my friend!"

It sounded grotesque but Rave had joined the knights without partially damaging or hurting someone in the tournament. The prince forgot to say that he was lucky too.

Miguel nodded, he knew how hard it was for John to let Rave go.

"Be safe, Lord James."

One of the sentries said and they went to the lab.

Inside the cart, Elizabeth checked the road through the window and Dorian turned to the down of the hill where a few mansions were, including the mayor's mansion.

"So, they don't live there." She murmured to herself made Ryan grin.

Her head averted on Ryan, "would you accept what fate is bringing to you?" She pointed to his chest.

"Are you after the answer for your goodness' sake or to know my determination?"

Ryan took his eyes off her and gazed at his own chest.

Elizabeth shrugged, she meant both of them because she had no plan or had no idea what to do! People would burn her if they could ever notice what she was capable of.

"I will wait, I won't kneel until I know she likes me, as I do!"

"Accepting the changes is hard, but we have to face it."

They arrived at Dorian's mansion and five hours of riding ended.

The carriage halted in the yard. The air was already light and the guards of the mansion came out of their cabin to greet their mister.

"Master welcome home." One of the guards stated.

"Did Lucas disturb you?"

"Not at all, sir! He was growling that he didn't see you but he got calm as lady Luna came here."

Elizabeth sneered, tried to hide it but Ryan snatched it.

"You pig! I hate that stern face, we are home now so don't let others know about our problems. We will fix it on our own."

"Deal, and you will speak no word about my curse to Luna because I would kill you."

Ryan put his palms up in surrender, "I won't play with a piggie monster like you."

The door of the carriage got opened. The rider was there.

"Can you come on your own?"

"I can!"

Ryan moved forward and stepped down. After him, Elizabeth stood up, pushing her courage to swallow the hatred and force her to get down and step inside that house.

Lord James came along with a hand of assistance and led Elizabeth to get down.

Valets took the horses for tending and the man from Phola was about to get back when Miguel stopped him.

"Larson, please! I won't let you ride that carriage empty." He turned to Charles and Jason, continued, "Ask him what Phola needs, fill the carriage and send him home."

Miguel knew that those people were farmers and this season was already cruel to them, he took Cyrus off the lariat and send the horse to the stable.

"Thank you, Lord James! My people will always appreciate this favor."

"What you did for my son can be paid only with my life."

He replied before going to Charles, "take these coins and buy him supplies."

Charles' eyes were trailing on Ryan.

"Gods, Mister! What happened to young master?"

Miguel tapped on his shoulder, "come back soon before noon, we must go to Riva. I have many things to tell you."

The old man nodded despite his concern. He sketched his way to the carriage.

"Are you ready, daughter?" Miguel asked Elizabeth.

"I am." She lied.