Wake up Ashley!

Hayden tried to walk away but Ashley held him tightly and cried.

“Where are you going?” She asked in fear and he held her cheeks.

“I... I have to go, no one wants me here, I could get in trouble if this gets to the palace.”

“What? You are going to leave me here?” Ashley cried and he shook his head.

“No, no, I won't. I will be back, I promise but for now, I have to go and you can't come with me.”

“Hayden, please don't leave me.” She cried and hugged him tightly.

“Ashley, come on. I love you and I promise, I will be back to... “ Hayden trailed off as he felt and sharp pain in his head.

He groaned and Ashley pulled away from him to see the castle guards.

“No, no, don't hit him.” Ashley cried and tried to hold Hayden but he pushed her away from him and they continued hitting him.

They beat Hayden till he passed out and Ashley screamed, the castle guards dragged him away and Ashley cried.

She looked around the crowd and saw his family, she rushed to them immediately and fell on her