Seeing all his plans unfold right before his eyes, Lord McCarthy could do little but stand there and graciously accept the turn of events. He still planned to do something, but it would be harder now. Derrick could see the gears in his brain turning. He had to report these latest events soon. Following the royal family out, he joined in the escort. First things first was to ensure they were all in their rooms safely first.

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Watching Erik leave, Tracy wondered how he got through the day being a knight for the nobility. Maybe they weren't as all bad as she had assumed. As soon as he was out of sight, she donned a dark cape and slipped out into the shadows. Working her way from the shop towards home, she noted that no one seemed to be following her. Maybe, if she stuck to the trees where wolves couldn't reach her, she might ambush someone yet tonight on the road.