The rain plunged heavily into the ground, beating the cliffs of Queensland, where it overhung a bitter cold sea.
His horse marched through the watery grime. The creature's temptation was surely committed to making its way through the storm, but today the wet trails seemed almost too dangerous. The slippery rocks and blustering wind made both his horse and him equally cautious. He didn't plan to make this specific journey today…. but some things couldn't wait.
He had received word from his ally early that morning, -essential news that what he had set in motion was about to be sabotaged.
She was determined to ruin everything… and she needed to be stopped.
He had done all he could to keep his work a secret, but the queen had somehow discovered everything. Well, not exactly everything. He didn't know how closely she knew of the whole thing….
But he couldn't wait to see the look of shock on the her majesty's face when she'd realize her plans would be stopped. That would make the whole miserable travel through the rigid rain worth it.
The queen of hearts had, at long last, made a mistake. And now she would pay.