"Let's go," he ordered firmly.

Sophie nodded obediently as the two guards lead her through a set of tall double doors, leading her out of the building and into the crisp early spring air.

As she followed closely behind the guards, she watched as they led her into a spacious courtyard that stretched out beyond the walls of the estate.

The two guards stationed themselves in front of her, blocking her way, their arms crossed as they glared at her with distrustful looks.

After making a few steps forward, the guards grabbed her roughly and forced her to stand before them. Sophie let out an irritated groan as she shifted...