I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about Aunt Disa’s words. I’ve decided to talk to Elijah and apologize to him. I won’t interfere with anything that concerns him anymore. Yes, that’s what I’m going to say.

If Elijah doesn’t leave, I will find him during the day. If he’s at the mansion and his mood has improved, I will approach him.

Just before dawn, I went to the hills behind the mansion. I was allowed out now, but only as far as the hills. At least there were no more guards following me.

The fog thinned as I climbed the path, and the sun would soon rise. I quickened my...