"Let go of me, Edmund!"

"No!" I clenched my teeth trying to contain the anger breaking through. "You are coming with me!"

Maria was trying to pull herself out of my grip, but with no success.

"Why? What have I done?"

"You know better!"

She noticed the strong guards standing beside the carriage, which did not look like something a presentable and respected lady would use. It was simpler, in the same colors as my own, but instead of crystal clear windows on the sides, it held strong iron bars preventing anyone from escaping. I had a feeling she has caught up on what is about to come as her eyes widened and she gulped for air.