Chapter 91: The Duchess

• The path from the canyon back to the duchess’ manor was long, but it wasn’t exposed to the open air. It had taken a bit to shake the two who had followed him, but once they were gone, he ducked into the hidden passageway and ran as fast as he could through the dark and winding tunnels. He arrived at the wine cellar door and pushed it open to climb through it.
• “What happened?” The guard standing near the opening asked. “Where are the others?”
• “Captured by General Steward’s forces. Where is the duchess?”