The soldiers let me inside the castle. I make my way to the throne room, intent on finding Nightshade, and a map.
"Bergamot?!" I turn to see Nightshade, followed by Cassia and Clove. I notice the three are wielding daggers. Cassia lowers her dagger, relieved.339Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOEBmvQo4H
"We thought... you were a thief." Clove murmurs and Cassia nods at her sister's statement.
"...I'm just here for a map." Clove nods, running off to get one. While I wait, Nightshade tells me what has been happening since I left the castle during my hunt for the Council.
"No one knew you were gone," She says. "Cassia and Clove made sure of that." I nod.339Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIXp8DzeGA
"So, what's your plan, Bergamot?" Nightshade asks.
"Cardamon's coming to the castle." She gives me a surprised look. "I plan to be here when she returns."
"How do you know?" I shrug in response.
"I just do." She raises an eyebrow but doesn't say anything else. "Nightshade, need you to go to the woods."
"Why?" She frowns.
"There are three people I came with. Bring them here." She nods and leaves the throne room.
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