Helena looked at her supplies, which were almost gone. According to Thomas' map, there was a village called Ronan just a few meters away. She would rest for a bit and then head there to buy some provisions for the rest of her journey.

Three days had passed since she left the castle, and her thoughts drifted between her baby and the commander.

She dismounted near a river, letting the horse drink its fill, and sat down to eat her last piece of bread. Despite not being hungry, she ...