"You need to return to the castle, Lina," Leon told her.

It was the early hours of the morning, a cold morning, and everyone was packing up the camp to head to the Eiras fortress.

Lina stared at him, then said firmly, "I’m going with you."

Leon sighed, then looked away at his own horse.

"I’m heading to a fortress known to be impregnable. This won’t be a walk in the park, Lina, and I need you to be safe."

She looked at him and gently approached, feeling his ...