...The journey...

Yvine was so excited while Rose didn't know how to react. She just smiled awkwardly:

- No....No, I...I read about it in a book and I wondered if they exist, that's all.

Yvine didn't seem that she believed her :

- In which book did you read about them? Werewolves disappeared a long time ago.

- Werewolves?

- Yeah, humans who turn into wolves are werewolves.

- Are they born like that?

- No, they were born normal but after that, they went under a strong curse.

- Why did they disappear?

- Because just one witch was capable to use that curse. When that witch died the curse disappeared along with her.

- What does it mean if a werewolf appeared again?

Yvine didn't answer her question instead she looked at her with eyes full of worries.

- Let's hope that won't happen any time soon. We are still not ready for that.

Rose became even more curious

" I must confirm my suspicions first, then I will ask Yvine about Rosalina's past, it seemed that she has some connections with werewolves. I have a lot of questions to ask but something inside me doesn't want to get involved with all this mess."

In the morning Rose went to the training, as usual, the prince came this time. He supervised them for a bit, then he asked them to stop

- Today's training is over, go get some rest because, tomorrow, we are going to travel to the southern borders. There are some smuggling problems we need to solve. It's going to be a long journey, so prepare yourselves.

-Southern borders? They are far away from the capital, I think it will take us about fifteen days to get there.

- You are right, Derek, we need to prepare ourselves well for tomorrow. Replied Remy.

Rose went back to the dorm to gather her things for the trip.

" I hope I won't forget anything"

Yvine suddenly broke into the room.

- MISS ROSE, ARE YOU LEAVING TOMORROW WITH THE OTHER KNIGHTS?

- You already heard?

- David told me.

- Are you sure that, you guys, hate each other? Because I see the contrary here

- Don't change the subject.

- Of course, I'm a knight as well, I have to complete my duty.

- I want to go with you.

- That's not for me to decide, if the Prince gives you his permission you can accompany me.

- Fine, I will convince him.

Replied Yvine while storming out of the room.

"Ah, I hope the Prince won't give her permission, I need to focus on my mission, this journey will be a good opportunity to watch him closely. If she comes along, she will stick to me all the time"

On the day of the travel, all the knights gathered with their luggage waiting for the Prince to come.

" I didn't see Yvine since yesterday, I think the Prince didn't give her permission, that's good"

Suddenly she heard her voice.

- MISS ROOOOSE, WAIIIIIT, I'M COMIIIIING.

Yvine came running towards her while carrying a big bag

" What the hell, is she coming?"

- Thank God, I'm not late.

Rose pretended to smile.

- Did the Prince permit you?

- Of course, he did. The journey will be too long, you need someone to cook.

At that moment Rose glared at Hans while he looked away.

- But, the journey will be too rough for you, can you handle it?

- David promised to help me.

She gave a second glare at David, who was obviously happy.

There was nothing she can do.

She just sighed and rode her horse.

- Come on, let's go.