Chapter 29 - How Long Has It Been There? (1) (1/2)

Elena ordered the carriage to stop before she arrived at Blaise Castle. She felt concerned that someone would see it and think it strange. On the way to town she had instructed her coachman to pick her up again in the evening, however, he might be surprised if she already arrived home in a different transport. She also wanted to avoid the possibility of explaining Kuhn to her family.

When Elena stopped the carriage, the dutifully quiet Kuhn broke his silence.

“Tie a red handkerchief to your window if you wish to summon me.”

“Then what happens?”

“I’ll come and see you.”

Elena’s immediate reaction was doubt. For one thing, she wondered if he knew where her room was. She also had no idea how long it would take for him to respond. If it took several days, he would be of no use then. However, Carlisle had assured her he was a capable man, and she was also curious about the extent of Kuhn’s abilities.

“Alright. If I need anything, I’ll place a handkerchief on my window.”

Elena did not interrogate Kuhn on how he would visit her. One might wonder about her intentions, but Kuhn only silently looked at her with an unchanged expression. Compared to Carlisle, this man seemed to have no emotion at all.

She shook her head, then climbed out of the carriage. Kuhn bowed behind her in farewell.

Ttogag, ttogag–

Elena began to walk alone towards Blaise Castle. Only the sound of her footsteps echoed clearly in the dark street. She lost track of how long she walked until she looked up and saw entrance of Blaise Castle lit up like daytime. As she got closer she saw a group of people gathered outside, including her brother Derek.

“…Brother? “

Derek rushed towards Elena when he saw her.

“Are you all right?”

“Yes. What’s all this about?”

Derek looked her up and down to see if she was harmed, then knitted his brows.