Chapter 3

3 But as I think about it now, if he really cared, how could he have stood there and watched me leave?

After that day at the tavern, the storyteller never spoke of me and Pierce again.

The people in the tea house were all full of praise for the new couple. "It looks like the General and Miss Langford will be married soon."

"Indeed. They are a perfect match."

"But I heard the Princess is supposed to return to the capital soon. Imagine how heartbroken she'll be when she finds out."

Yes, I would have been heartbroken.

But I'm never coming back.

Pierce, dressed in his official uniform, headed straight for the King's study after the morning court session.