An Ordeal Worth Overcoming

True to the thought, Susie and Mikhail were escorted through the palace walls. The man was far ahead of them, blocked from view. The guards were separated into two linear lines where a few stayed by his side and the others trailed behind him.

The sight would have been comical as it mimicked the image of ducklings following their mother had Mikhail's mind not be preoccupied with the thought of how said man had numerous guards around him. The complete opposite of Xander who would usually have one or two of his men beside him.

Almost as if on cue, the man stopped walking which could only mean that his men too, would halt in their steps. In due course, Mikhail had walked straight into the armour of the man before him.

The cool exterior of the armour feeling even more chilly due to the weather sent shivers down Mikhail's spine as he rubbed at his forehead from the pain as well as the cold singe. He apologised to the man and t