Ella's POV

I was preparing for bed that same night when I heard a knock on the door. I frowned as I got up from the bed and walked towards the door, wondering who it was. Kevin had gone with the soldiers manning the border to strengthen the security.

He had left before daybreak and I hadn't seen him today and wasn't expecting him. He wasn't expected to be here tonight. I wondered who else was at the door as I couldn't think of anyone that could be at the door but curiosity wouldn't let me stay in my room I had sent Amanda to bed earlier and there wasn't...