Their carriage was still waiting for them in front of the compound. They got in and began their journey home.
The carriage was silent as no one spoke. Lady Vena appeared to be the same. She was calm, and her eyes were cold.
Arthur had closed his eyes while regulating his breathing. Ruff wanted to climb onto his lap, but Arthur didn't allow it because of his bloody mouth.
Lady Vena spoke first. She said, "You did good earlier."
He didn't say anything. He was too angry to speak right now.
His silence made Lady Vena smile. She said, "The decision to kill is never an easy one. But it is a decision that you must be willing and ready to take. You must also be ready to execute it swiftly when you make the decision. You'll thank me someday."
He didn't speak.
