Anastasia was a little taken back when Samsul placed his hands on her shoulders. Other than when he lifted her onto the horse, she believed this to be the first time the two of them had actually had physical contact. As he spoke, he reassured her that they would find Melor and that he would check with Arabella and Millie for her dog. She swallowed and nodded her head, having to put her faith into him. When he ordered another guard to watch, she bit her lip, thinking, "We'll head down to the stables.... just in case... We'll stay so you know where to find us... if you find him..."

As he walked away, she watched him, "Thank you!" she called to him before she left with the guard to the stables. She just hoped, they'd find him.