11: Hiding

ZARA'S POV

Lia and I sneaked around in the palace like thieves. We hid behind pillars and furniture. But that was enough. I was sure that if we didn't leave the palace soon, Carl would find us.

"Princess I have an idea," Lia whispered.

"What idea?" I asked, also in a whisper.

"I think we should ask queen Catherine for help, even if she is Carl's mother, she likes you a lot and I'm sure if we ask her she would help," Lia said.

"But how are we going to go to queen Catherine's rooms, there are guards everywhere," I replied.

"You are right princess, I didn't think of that."

"Ladies," a tiny voice said, startling me and Lia.

We both twirled in the direction to see prince Aiden looking at us.

"Aiden, what are you doing here," I questioned, and he rolled his little eyes.

"I'm a prince, and this is my palace, I could go wherever I want," he replied, and I realized my question was actually foolish.

"Now it's my turn to ask what you are doing sneaking around like thieves?" Aiden asked.