The 25th Day of the 11th Moon

I cannot sleep. The murder happened only one farm west of the orchard. How could the guards keep that so silent we did not even know? Of course Franklin thinks they are after me again with how close it was to us. But it could be a coincidence. Right? Franklin is now talking of fleeing again, but how can we just up and leave? We have made an agreement to help out and they need extra hands badly since the taxes were raised. Besides, what would I tell Cherish? I cannot tell her that we are fleeing from a mass murderer.

Franklin’s paranoia is getting to me. There is no reason for Alan to be after me. What value do I have? When I questioned him about this, he brushed it off saying it must be due to my royal blood. I do not believe him. My father is nowhere near the throne, let alone me. Why does he keep hiding things from me?