They had been delayed—
All because of the sudden encounter with the Acolyte, Silverhorn Abraham.
And then Adrian fainted.
Ariana was quite worried and was about to abort the plan, when suddenly he woke up and told her it was fine.
Now...what he saw in his dream was undoubtedly concerning, but he didn't want to delay his meeting with his future in-laws, so he insisted.
They were met by several obstacles, but finally… they were close.
Their destination lay just ahead.
The elder brother of the Count lived in a nearby town, still within the Lockwood family's territory. It was a place that once made him feel happy, but now, Adrian had a different feeling.
Inside the quiet carriage, Adrian and Ariana sat close, their hands gently clasped, fingers interlaced.
Both of them were nervous, though Ariana's nerves were easier to see.
Still, she wasn't fidgeting anymore.
She was quiet and calm on the outside, but clearly preparing herself for whatever might come.
