Islinda found solace in the tranquility of the quiet garden. Her voice had become hoarse from the hours spent screaming and crying online, but now that her thoughts were collected, she was able to appreciate the serene sight before her.
The palace garden resembled the one at Aldric's castle, but here it was wider and devoid of dangerous flowers. It was clear to her now that only a psychopath would have such flowers in a place accessible to anyone. However, very few people ever visited Aldric's castle, as it was mostly inhabited by his staff and rarely received outsiders.
In the human realm, Ryder's father had a stunning garden that village children would often sneak into to catch a glimpse or simply enjoy its beauty. Sadly, the same couldn't be said for Aldric's garden, as even innocent children were too terrified to breach its walls.
