Five days later, the group made it to the city of Ciza. Bardulf had decided not to talk to Philippa the morning of departure, decided to be home in an environment where she felt safe and protected to have the discussion.
While Philippa was shy at first, she didn't pull away from him anytime he was close. She didn't express her thoughts, but he could see she was having a war within herself. That war did not end as they returned home and went inside the castle.
"Lynn, will you see that my men are reported to and that they know I am home? Also, tell Flik and Seth that dinner will be early tonight. I need a couple hours with my wife then I will deal with problems."
