Chapter 56

Hector leaned his back against the wall behind him. He gasped for air, his chest heaving. His hands trembled, sweat mixed with blood dripping from his palms. His father was right.

He scanned the area but found no suitable cloth to wipe his hands. There was no time to waste; thus, he opened his woollen tunic and used his shirt to clean his hands.

He straightened his clothes and ran his hands through his messy hair.

He walked steadily towards Skye's chamber. The guard standing outside the door bowed as soon as he saw him.

Hector stood in front of the closed door.

"Who is inside?" he asked the guard.

"Miss Talisha and the girl you brought from your wife's uncle's castle. I am sorry, but I don't remember her name."

Hector nodded with understanding. "It's okay. Thank you." he replied and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and Talisha poked her head out.

She smiled widely. "Hector, you came! I expected you to come sooner."

"I had something else to do first."

Talisha raised her eyebrows a