Nightsong by Vella Wolf

Author:Vella Wolf [Wolf, Vella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-04-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Turning left at the entry hall, Eed led me through the lower tier of the castle. She pointed out a few of the doors as we passed, one a communal bath, the second a concert hall, and the third a lounging area.

“The left of the estate is set aside for guests while the right houses castle guards and staff. While you are free to explore these places, it would be advisable to avoid them,” she said as we continued down the wide corridor.

The stone and decor in here continued the design from the entry, and as we neared the end of the hallway, it opened up into a larger space, a staircase to the left and right.

“The left leads up to the higher levels and eventually your room. The right leads into the dining hall, kitchens, and the central gardens,” Eed continued, beckoning me to follow her to the right. I followed her down the small set of stairs into a sunken room about half the entry hall's size. A long, wide, heavy wood table sat in the centre. It was large enough to fit forty diners, its colour a rich dark red matching the high back chairs tucked alongside it. The lighting in here continued the theme, a few scenic paintings dotted the walls. To the left side, there was a small entry to what could have been the kitchen.

“This is where you and the rest of the circle take their meals. I can also provide them to your room if you wish,” Eed explained, gesturing to the table.

At the end of the dining hall was a series of wood-framed doors, about seven feet tall; beyond them, the central garden. Eed led me to the other side of the room and began to pull back the doors. They folded off to one side, opening up the hall to the garden. The breeze came rushing in, cool and fresh. I stepped down the few steps, landing on the lush lawn that extended far and wide into the garden. Just like the front gardens, hedges lined paths leading left and right. More lilacs and night lilies bloomed here and off in the distance I could spy a small greenhouse.

Near the end of the lawn, a high gazebo sat before a thick weald of trees. Jasmine ran over its silver wood and black tiled roof. As I stepped closer, I noticed black and purple ribbon had been wound around some of the pillars, and tall candelabras sat ready for lighting.

“Is this where I am to be married?” I asked.

“Yes.”

I had always imagined that, if I did wed, it would be in a forest surrounded by the serenity of the trees and the few that I loved. At least this garden was beautiful.

Eed coughed, bringing my attention back to her. “It is time to show you the rest,” she said, walking back towards the house. She led me back up the stairs, reaching the second floor. An infirmary, healing rooms, a laboratory, and Esu’s room were located on this floor.

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