The Coming Tide Part 47/47

Milo took one last glance back at the carnage as they left.

He felt sick.

"Thank you... for saving me, Austell. I know it was stupid to be out here without an escort, but I do appreciate the assistance..."

"It would be a shame for the Lady Cortella to be a widow before she's even been a bride."

"...but why were you here... at this particular moment?"

"Luck."

"Er, luck?"

"Yes, luck. Would you not say you were very lucky I was there?"

"I... suppose-"

"Then why question it? I was there. You are safe. We go home now."

"But-"

"You look tired, princeling. Perhaps you should save your words until you have had some rest and cleaned up. I would hate for anyone to start asking questions about how you came to be in this state..."

"...right."

The rest of the walk home was in silence.