Kristen's pov.

I stood still, my eyes fixed on Elder Otto and his men. Did he really think he could scare me with some men?

A sentinel rushed to us, he faced me with a bow before coming closer.

“My lady,” he called, walking closer to one of the sentinels close to me.

The sentinel nodded in understanding, leaning closer to me. “My lady, we have a problem,” he whispered.

“What is it?” I asked turning to look at him halfway.

He leaned closer to whisper in my ear. “Richard has called off all the guards…there is no way.”

I forced a smile, I didn't want to lose this moment...