The Crimson Castle
“He needed little attending now but Tibald was difficult to deal with, his frustrations at Gabriel being unable to fulfil all his duties being released upon Evelyn and his servants.
The impending visit from some nobles signalled the start of preparations for a great feast. Evelyn struggled to summon up any enthusiasm for it. Evelyn loathed large social gatherings such as these, seemingly only used as an opportunity for the men to get unreasonably inebriated and to boast of their conquests. She k...new few of the noble ladies attending, having done her best to avoid previous gatherings, although some of them were coming from neighbouring lands. The admiration she received as well as her outspoken nature, tended not to endear her towards females of her standing.
As the castle slowly came to life in anticipation of the event, Gabriel was increasingly busy in spite of some stern words from Evelyn reminding him not to strain himself after such an injury. His response was one of cool indifference and Evelyn found herself avoiding his company once more, bewildered by the rapid change in his attitude towards her.MoreLess
The impending visit from some nobles signalled the start of preparations for a great feast. Evelyn struggled to summon up any enthusiasm for it. Evelyn loathed large social gatherings such as these, seemingly only used as an opportunity for the men to get unreasonably inebriated and to boast of their conquests. She k...new few of the noble ladies attending, having done her best to avoid previous gatherings, although some of them were coming from neighbouring lands. The admiration she received as well as her outspoken nature, tended not to endear her towards females of her standing.
As the castle slowly came to life in anticipation of the event, Gabriel was increasingly busy in spite of some stern words from Evelyn reminding him not to strain himself after such an injury. His response was one of cool indifference and Evelyn found herself avoiding his company once more, bewildered by the rapid change in his attitude towards her.MoreLess
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