Snippet #189

Aylward decided he was not getting anywhere with his lack of planning, so he decided he would have to find another opportunity to speak to the Montales' daughter. Just as he was about to leave, he saw a young man tap the young lady on the shoulder. It seemed as if he wished to take a walk with her to speak in private. Aylward did not have a very good view of the couple's interactions, but he could easily read what the young male was speaking from the movement of his lips. Luck is a rebel's greatest ally at times... Aylward smiled as he contemplated his change in fortune.

He would approach the lady while she was walking with the young man, but first he had to ensure he was of no threat. Aylward faded back into the shadows, but made sure he had a clear line of sight to watch the both of them. Just then Aylward heard screams echo through the night. They were soft, no doubt some distance away, but yet Aylward felt a sickening sensation within him, he recognised those sounds... No doubt the guards had killed a family under the king's orders. Curiosity tugged at Aylward as he contemplated checking out what could've possibly instigated the king to do such a thing, but Aylward decided to stay where he was. His informants would undoubtedly have news for him in the morning, he did not have to run off now... The girl was more important, if she could prove to be an useful ally.