Annabelle spurred Diamond into the damp, dark forest, deeper. Albert behind him started to lose consciousness.
"ALBERT KEEP AWARE!" Annabelle shouted to her husband who was behind her, stomping her foot against Diamond's stomach. The rock that Diamond stepped on was very slippery and steep, Annabelle really had to be careful controlling Diamond.
Albert's head began to rest limply on Annabelle's shoulder. Knowing this, Annabelle accelerated her horse even more. She didn't want to be late helping Albert. Unfortunately, people who do not know it continues to chase Annabelle. The galloping of horses behind him sounded very close. Regardless of how far away, Annabelle chose not to look back, but rather focused on finding a way how they could escape the pursuit of those who wanted to kill Albert.
Annabelle couldn't possibly take Albert straight back to the castle, those people would easily catch him. Moreover, they already know the route taken to get to the castle.
