Desmond rode to Count Christopher's home with the heavy knowledge weighing him down. There was more in the letter that he hadn't discussed with the others considering it felt extremely close to his heart.
Since he was able to take the men and ride to the count's home on horseback, it was a short trip and he was able to meet with the count quickly.
Walking through the rustic home, he was pleased to see everyone already working to put his and Leonor's things together for the road ahead.
As bad as he felt that Leonor would have to be subjected to nearly four days of travel, he was happy that she wanted to remain by his side as well despite that. They were at a tender point where being apart wouldn't benefit them. It would only serve to make them miserable.
The duke found the count in his study and shut the door behind them to give them privacy.
