Chapter 55 Leaving The Palace For No

• Leon and I changed into our regular attire, and he led the way to one of the more secluded side-doors of the castle. I saw Mark standing alone by the side door with a white horse in his hand. " he asked in a still unyielding whisper, as he handed Leon the reins. "
• "Is it really necessary to send guards to protect you, my prince?"
• "No need!" After Leon's curt reply, he took me by the waist and seated me on the horse, and then with agility he straddled me. He gently helped me into my hood and wrapped his arms around me.