Past
Chapter XXI
Elsa thanked the Guards as they left, the one in the golden helmet lingering behind with the speaker. "Watch has begun," the blue eyed youth announced over his shoulder, meaning it for the remaining Guard than anyone else. Minutes later, the Guard excused himself with a rumble and left. "My sincerest apologies, Your Highness-"
"So when is Sam going to tell me he's the one wearing the helmet?" The boy was taken aback, his eyes bulging.
"I don't know what you're-"
"It's not like it was hard to find out. How stupid do you men really think I am?" He smiled.
"Not at all, Your Highness. That's why Sam tried to hide it."
"What is that supposed to mean?"
"It means only you, I, and the rest of the twenty-seventh defensive squadron are the only ones who know about Sam. He's the one leading the investigation and if he's ever discovered, our cover is broken and we'll never find the people who wanted you captured."
"What's the helmet got to do with anything?"
"Shh!" He looked over at Maud, pushing the Princess in the opposite direction. "This information could save or end Arendelle so I would prefer not discussing it in front of any living soul. Not even her. Or your father."
"That serious?"
"Sam thinks those men wanted you dead. He also believes those men were hired by an inside source. How else would a man who had never been in the castle before know where your bedroom was? The helmet is just to keep them at bay, whether that's through fear, intimidation, or inconvenience. That's why no one can know what's going on. Do you understand?" Elsa nodded.
"Yes Halvdan, I understand."
"How do you know my-"
"Sam left you with me. Alone. And you're not Marcus or the head General, so you're either Halvdan or Roger. Plus I remember going into your father's shop. I witnessed you getting that scar you have over your brow." Halvdan touched the indent he had above his left eyebrow. "Horse, right?"
"Yeah. Got skittish."
"Knocked you out for three days. My father let you stay here. I remember because all Anna did was stare at you while you were unconscious."
"I could have lived without that information." She giggled.
"Does Sam have any idea as to who tried to kidnap me?"
"Only an inside source." Elsa nodded, turning back to Maud.
"Will she be safe?"
"Everyone in this castle will be heavily guarded until the culprit is discovered." The Princess sighed and followed the Guard solemnly back to the chef.
Maud eyed Elsa carefully. "Everything alright?"
"Just peachy, Mrs. Birch. Just peachy."