Alice stood on the balcony, looking at the night sky . Baery and k.u.maraghosha had already left Yellowstone Province with the army a few days ago . Perhaps it was because of the place's proximity to her home, or maybe it was because of the refugees, but she stayed behind .
The entire mansion was silent . The mercenaries had left with Anfey, and the only ones that stayed with her were s.h.i.+nbela and the mercenaries s.h.i.+nbela had trained to keep Alice safe .
"Alice?" Suzanna called as she walked out onto the balcony . She wrapped a shawl around Alice's shoulder and said, "It's chilly outside . You need to stay healthy . "
Advertis.e.m.e.nt"Thanks, Suzanna," Alice said quietly .
Suzanna sighed . She didn't like how uptight Alice was . Despite how long they'd known each other, Alice still refused to let go of her manners .
"The rumors of Anfey?"
Suzanna nodded . "If they want to do something, they will do it soon . "
"Be careful," Alice reminded Suzanna .
"Don't worry about me
