Carla

I didn't say a word to Asher on the way back to the castle because I was so terrified, but he gave off the impression that he was concerned about how I was doing even though I didn't say anything to him. It seemed as though he was always giving me the sideways eye, and it could have been for any number of reasons. After traversing a relatively short distance on foot, we arrived at the castle's main gates. At that precise moment, I heard thunder in the area close to the gates, and he yelled at me, "Carla. I'd appreciate it if you could make it over here...