Chapter 136

• Anna was dreaming, she had to be. Joseph stood with his brows raised and hand stretched out as if he was waiting for her to take it. Slowly, Anna took off her blankets and grasped his warm hand. He pulled her out of bed and she had her boots on in seconds. Half of her was still positive it was all just a dream.
• “Out for a midnight stroll?” Anna whispered in disbelief. Was he insane? Surely someone would see them!
• “Shh, the other guards have dozed off and won’t be up for quite a while if we’re quiet.”