69. Fire and memory

It was pitch black everywhere. The moon in the sky was shaking with cold at midnight. The sound of two horses fleeing was heard in the silence. The soldiers lurked around the structure, waiting for them to arrive. The sound of the horses fleeing was evolving more audible. Commander Sebestian issued a warning to his soldiers. The dust began to rise from a distance, and two well-known lads were finally spotted riding.

Commander Sebestian encouraged his men to relax after seeing Commander Jack and Darius Simard. He greeted both young men.

"How is he?" Darius Simard asked while walking with Commander Sebestian.

"He is not good. We have treated his wounds."

"Why didn't he return to the castle? Was there any emergency?"

"No, My Lord. He didn't want to go back to the castle for a few days. He asked me to bring some of his things here. And also, he asked me to take the responsibilities of teaching Lady Jane."