Before Damon could respond to her strange statement, the sound of heavy boots crunching on the pebble path broke the silence.
Kade, Damon's aide, walked up the small wooden ramp and entered the white gazebo. He was carrying a thick, dark grey wool blanket folded neatly over his arm. He had gone back to the mansion to fetch it because the morning breeze was getting slightly cooler, and the doctor had ordered the General to keep his injured leg warm.
Kade had heard Camilla's last sentence as he approached. He heard her talking about snakes.
Kade stepped forward and politely bowed his head to the Lady.
"Do not worry, My Lady," Kade spoke out loud, wanting to reassure her. He unfolded the thick wool blanket. "This is a very well maintained estate. We have dozens of gardeners working every single day. They trim the grass and check the bushes constantly. There couldn't possibly be a snake in these gardens."
