Agatha (5)

"Detour," she said in a cold voice as she narrowed her eyes at the scenery outside through the small gaps of the curtain.

"One of you leave to find me a separate carriage. I will be going back to the church."

They were still in the town proper.

The escorts who were assuming she was trembling inside unmoving due to fear were stunned. The clear voice that did not stutter nor hint any emotion surprised them all.

Shouldn't she be so shocked? Even men like them would have trauma if met with a near-death experience like that.

"Milady, it's still dangerous." It was the head guard who spoke first.

It didn't take for the others to recover from the stupor, and the first thing they did was to second Adam's statement, convincing her that it would be a bad idea.

 "Yes, milady. Chances are those attackers are still in the vicinity! Your safety is currently of paramount importance!"