While waiting below the castle and not entering it, Cecily stayed on the main road, just as Ryan had told her, because she didn't want to get involved in the nonsense of royalty.
No one was entering the castle at this hour; only guards were leaving. They looked serious.
The theft was historic in every sense. If it wasn't solved as soon as possible, the king could practically ruin them all.
Someone had entered the king's private chambers and stolen one of his most important treasures. The war was not only against the thief outside the castle, but also against the traitor who had allowed this to happen inside the castle.
The danger of having a traitor inside the castle was too great. The princes were in danger, and even the king himself, despite his great power, could be greatly affected.
The tension was palpable in the air, which felt heavy and difficult to breathe. But Cecily was quite calm.
Until she saw familiar faces coming out of the castle.
