175 White Roses

The thick atmosphere inside the carriage continued as the horses slowly pulled them towards the Castle of the Doven Family. The sound of the horses stepping against the rocks and cobblestones on the road filled the air as she felt him relaxed next to her. 

Lucinia didn't dare open her eyes. She was afraid of the emotions that she would see in his red orbs.

"So you don't remember," his voice brought nothing but sadness in her chest. She couldn't understand her current emotion. It felt like she had lost something… "Hey," he continued as his hand slowly intertwined with hers. "Do you know why people's hair turned white?"

"Hm?" she eyed their hands. She was about to pull her hand away when she heard him say.