"Quick", he discarded his jacket and wrapped it around her. He held her close, and when they reached the throng of people, he pulled the jacket over her head, making sure there was no silver hair showing.
Neera followed as he led her, and she could hear the noise and confusion disperse in what was once a joyous gathering. Hooves stomped on the ground, cries of kids rang, and guards ordered people around. Axel was hurrying, and Neera could feel dizziness set in with each step she took.
"Go inside", she heard Axel say. She almost missed a step as she climbed into the carriage, but Axel held onto her till they were both in.
"Go, go, go!" Axel knocked on the roof of the carriage. But there was a throng of people exiting the castle, and it moved at a slow pace. Neera leaned against him, and Axel noticed the gauze was soaked with blood.
