Before heading toward the edge of the castle grounds, we made a quick detour to the main kitchens. I spoke with the head chef, laying out what I wanted prepared for dinner and giving them an exact head count. I also requested that everything be set up right in our private apartment so we could have a cozy, quiet evening.
With dinner taken care of, Demetrius and I left the stronghold once more, stepping out into the late-afternoon air.
As we walked, Demetrius raised an arm and pointed toward a decent-sized, beautifully built house nestled just a short distance from the castle perimeter. "That's where John lives, along with Sam and his family."
I looked over at the house in surprise. "Oh... I thought Sam lived in the castle too."
Demetrius chuckled softly, hands tucked into his pockets a
