"Lady, I'II inform the Duke right now. He'II send people to search for Lady Carter," Fenric insisted.
"No!" I snapped, shaking my head. "i can't afford to wait until morning only to hear there's no clue of her."
"But, Lady... it's really unsafe out there right now," Kael added, concern in his voice.
I locked eyes with hm, my tone firm. "I'm talking you both with me. "I'II be safe."
Fenric's mouth fell open slightly, his usual composure shaken by my resolve. His gaze softened for a moment, as though the weight of my words was sinking in.
"I trust you both with my protection. We need to go there ourselves. I can't sit here, adorned with jewels, helpless, while she's out there... somewhere we don't know.
Fenric stayed quiet, staring at me, then down at the floor. Kael, clearly torn, glanced back at Fenric, waiting for him to make the final decision.
