I closed my eyes, stabilizing my breathing and feeling the moving carriage. When it stopped, I slowly opened my eyes as they sharpened.
We've finally arrived.
I glanced at Yul only to see his expression changing into a solemn one. We didn't talk anymore as Klaus opened the door for me.
"We're here, Your Grace." He offered me his hand, which I clasped, stepping outside the carriage.
"Thank you," I said as I looked at him with a smile. Klaus tilted his head down before I set my eyes on the entourage at the entrance of the palace.
"You didn't have to personally welcome me, Lord Alistair." My smile remained, locking gazes with Alistair.
"I was tasked to give Your Grace a warm welcome." Alistair walked towards me, stopping several steps away from me. His eyes shifted to Klaus, who was standing beside me and then to Yul, who just stepped outside the carriage.
