It wasn't as simple as packing their things and going.
Unfortunately, Arthur knew that he had to face the knighthood if he was going to make such a drastic decision. Most importantly, it wasn't something he could do without the Duke's approval. Considering he was the Commander, his word was the only one that mattered.
As much as Arthur resigned himself to retiring and remaining as an advisor to the Duke as well as support for the knights whenever needed, he couldn't do whatever he wanted. The Duke was one of the King's vassals. Disobeying the Duke was a mere step away from disobeying King Alfred.
Irene woke up in the evening to a warm guest room. It was the longest she had slept in quite some time and she felt groggy for a while. Waking up without the sun to greet her was difficult as it was.
When the days shortened and the coldness fell over them, everything seemed a bit meaningless whenever the dark days seemed to last forever.
