Agatha buried her face against his chest. For the first time in weeks, the fear inside her quieted. They had a plan. A future. They would escape together. Lucian pulled back just enough to look at her.
“We leave tomorrow.”
“So soon?”
“The longer we wait, the greater the chance someone will discover us.”
Agatha knew he was right. Lucian glanced around their forest.
“Meet me here tomorrow before sunset. I will bring everything we need.”
“Horses?”
“One. You can ride it.”
He smiled.
“What about you?”
“I can run faster than any horse.”
Agatha laughed softly. For one beautiful moment, everything felt simple. Tomorrow, they would be free. Lucian kissed her forehead.
“I will wait for you here, my love.”
“I will come.”
“Promise me.”
She took his hand.
“I promise.”
Lucian lowered hi
