Morrin would stay with her grandfather for now. Even if the church came looking for her, they wouldn't dare invade the forest. If they did, they would be the ones killed, not the heretic.
Cedric returned to the palace after everything had been sorted. His day was long and tiresome, but all is well that ends well. Although he didn't uncover the reason behind the monsters near his estate, he still grew stronger.
After opening the doors to his chamber, Cedric found Ember sitting on the couch, her expression one of shame. As soon as he walked inside, she knelt on the ground in one swift motion.
"I have failed you, Your Highness," she said, her head lowered in shame. "I not only revealed your identity to the heretic but also your plans against the church to your grandfather. I understand the severity of my error."
"I cannot expect you to hide her from my grandfather," Cedric said with a sigh. "It was just rotten luck that—"
