Chapter Twenty-Four: Rescued
Gustave groaned weakly as he came back into consciousness.
Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes to see Vivienne, the mysterious, outcast beggar woman standing right in front of him.
"V-Vivienne?" he spluttered in astonishment.
The middle-aged woman didn't say anything, but just knelt down beside him and took his hands, squeezing them gently.
Immediately, Gustave felt warmth returning to his frozen limbs.
He opened his mouth to thank her, but before he could manage to get a word out, she placed the palm of her hand on his forehead and he felt himself drifting off.
A short while later, Gustave woke to find himself lying in the center of a small, makeshift camp.
"Drink," Vivienne said shortly, holding a steaming mug of broth to his lips.
Gustave obediently swallowed and his mind cleared.
"Thank you, Vivienne..." he sighed in relief.
Glancing around at his surroundings, he was startled to see Alexandré just a few feet away, tied securely to a nearby tree.
He was grateful that his horse was alright, but Gustave couldn't help but wonder what was to become of him now...
And he still had Christine to worry about too...
Had she found a way to escape yet?
Or was she still locked up in that horrible tower?
Were they at least treating her kindly?
Questions and what-if's continued to plague his mind as Gustave fell into an uneasy sleep.
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