Alexa was very aware of the heavy breathing of the man behind her back, and asked herself what he was thinking about. Alexa wondered if the Prince knew beforehand who was imprisoned in the lighthouse, and if he knew that his father was consulting with witches. Kielstadt was definitely a complicated and dangerous place.
The fine drizzle had given way to strong, cold drops as they concentrated on trying to hear the mighty Prince's conversation with the prophetess. Alexa found herself freezing and turned over her shoulder to look at Klaus. He, in turn, tried to keep up with the group leaving the boat. She touched his cheek to get his attention, and he got startled,
"You have to tell me," she whispered, "do you have any other way out of here?" the maiden had a hope that she didn't need to risk going down the slippery wall with all that rain.
He snorted sarcastically,
