Post by Annemarie Gardiner on Mar 10, 2015 20:44:23 GMT -5
For the second time in nearly two weeks, the castle of Rosedale found itself welcoming unexpected arrivals from the north. As before, those who arrived came from Vasile, bearing the name of Romanov. The difference was that the trio who entered the gates were not chasing an elusive relative and appeared dust-covered, fatigued and with an air of anger tempered by anguish about them. They came bearing no good news, she'd learned, but did not interfere while they met with Lord Wilhelm, Lady Elsa and Lord Alexander to review what was going on with their family.
Just the other night, men boldly attacked Lord Wilhelm in one of the taverns, staved off by the fortuitous presence of several members of the Gardiner's House Guard and knights who came to his aid in fighting them off. As if that was not enough, there had been an effort in the gardens to kidnap Lady Elsa and render Lord Alexander unconscious so that he could neither raise alarm nor prevent their taking the young woman. Annemarie had been there to help treat the wounded and tend to Alexander, but she had more than a few worries on her mind where the Romanovs were concerned.
Hearing that Dahlia arrived as well, she hurried through the halls to greet her friend and see that Dahlia was well with her own eyes. If anyone had information to share regarding the recent events involving the northern family, it would be Dahlia as well. Carrying a tray of tea and a meal in case Dahlia was hungry, along a small kit if needed, she found herself at the door and knocked lightly to see if her friend was awake. This was not the reunion Annemarie had in mind, but at least Dahlia was here and safe... for now.
@dahliaromanov, Alexander Romanov