'The slave has escaped'' That was the only word that was heard throughout the entire castle the next morning.The king had sent the guards to go fetch her and that was the moment that realised she was gone. The king went into rage immediately, he had ordered them to bring her for execution."How did she escape?!" The king roared, glaring at the guards standing before him. "Where are the keepers of the dungeon?! Get them!"Gwen moved away from the huge door when she heard the order, running into the hallway and down the stairs, she had been eavesdropping on them. Eleanor escaped. She didn't know what emotion to settle on. She was happy she escaped but where did she go? They had absolutely nowhere to go? Would she be fine? How did she escape in the first place? Those bars were definitely locked. How could she?She stopped in the middle of the stairs when something clicked in her head.Nikolai?Could it be?Did he help her?She remembers well he was saying he'd do something about it. Gwe
Eleanor arrived in the strange village in the early hours of the morning with the help of the map. It wasn't so hard locating it, since she has studied a lot of maps unlike other maidens. Her body felt numb from tiredness and her eyes felt so heavy, her throat sour. She travelled the entire night, only stopping to rest for a few minutes. She walked into the village, making sure the horse was following behind. "Excuse me." She walked to the first woman she saw. "I'm looking for Sophia." She spoke when the woman turned to her, a look of confusion on her face."And who are you?" She asked in a stern voice."Ermm.. I.." Gods! She didn't prepare for this. "I'm her long distance.... Niece.." She lied, keeping her eyes on the woman. She stared at her for a few seconds, like trying to see if she was lying. "Sophia never said she had relations, but just keep walking down there and ask anyone you see, they'd show you her house." She pointed her hand down the road.Eleanor only nodded and mutt
"Luciano." Helen dropped the brush in her hands immediately, rushing to him. "Don't move, just lay still." She held his shoulders, gently pushing him back on the bed. Luciano grunted, trying to get up from the bed. "No, my prince. You have a deep wound on your chest. Please don't make it worse." Helen rushed her words, trying as much as possible to stop him from standing. "Stay still. I'll inform the others that you're awake, the physician has to know." Helen moved away from the bed and rushed out of the room.She came back a few minutes later,this time around with Nikolai, The Queen and Mabuse. Mabuse did a little check on him just for a few minutes. "He's surprisingly getting better." He said to the Queen, a few seconds after he was done with Luciano. Queen Ariel heaved out a loud sigh of relief, placing her palm on her temple. "Luciano." She rushed towards him, ready to wrap her arms around him in a comforting hug when he raised his hands at her, making her stop immediately. "Lu
“Ohh,” Nikolai stared at her suspiciously for a few seconds before brushing off the look from his face. “You miss me?” He chuckled amusingly.“Yes, I slept literally the entire day and didn’t see you.” She let out a small laugh, trying to sound quite convincing as possible.“Well, good thing you had enough rest.” He held her shoulders, staring down at her affectionately. Gwen had to avoid his eyes, afraid that he might see through her eyes that she’s actually lying to him and keeping a very big secret from him.“I….I... I have to go.” She moved a few meters away from him, tucking her hair behind her ears.“Huh?? But you just got here.” Nikolai’s face mirrored confusion immediately. “Besides, you said you missed me.”“Yes.” She chuckled nervously, scratching her hair. “I just want to check on a few things and I’ll be back.”“Ohh...” Nikolai looked like he didn't believe her but chose not to question her anyway. Besides she might really have work to do here, considering the position she
Ariel couldn’t understand the shivers that ran down her spine immediately he said those words. She knows very well he doesn’t joke with words, just like his father. Regret suddenly filled her but disappeared immediately it came. “Don’t say that, Luciano.”Luciano scoffed and ran his palm over his face. He looked like he was struggling hard to refrain himself from flaring in anger. His fists repeatedly clench together, his breaths already coming out in pants. “Leave.” He growled warningly.“There is no point getting angry Luciano, we did this for you, for your safe-““Don’t you dare say that!!!” Axel stopped talking when Luciano suddenly yelled. “When has Eleanor ever been a threat?! Just tell me! WHEN?!” For the first time in so many years Ariel saw his eyes water. She must say she’s never seen him so hurt, her heart clenched in guilt when a drop of tears slipped from his eyes. “Do you know what you are now?” He was the only one speaking now because it seemed she had nothing to say.
*The next day*Luciano had woken up a few hours ago and after taking his bath, he sat on his bed, resting back against the headboard, staring into space.He was sad, and hurt. Also angry at himself.Angry at himself for not fulfilling all the promises he made to her. He brought into this mess, assured her that he would protect her, but what did he do? Absolutely nothing.Instead he got her killed. He can’t count how many times she had tried to play safe, even tried to bury the feelings she had for him. It seemed like she was the one with bigger brains here, trying as much as possible not to get into any trouble while he? He kept dragging into it over and over again. Making stupid promises to keep her safe, forcing her into a dangerous relationship when he knew well it wasn’t good for her. She trusted him, believing everything would be fine just like he said. She was positive and had no doubt, putting all hopes on a stupid person like him. Even when it got worse and all he had to do wa
Gwen woke up earlier than normal the next morning and did all important chores right before it was time for breakfast. She had a plan in mind and hopefully it works out well.After dropping a few things in the store room, she headed down the stairs, with one place in mind. The kitchen. She usually avoids going there everyday, but today she knew her entire plan depends on it."Sorry, oh- hey." She bumped into someone, immediately realising it's Nikolai. They don't see each other often again, since she has a lot of duties and work now, considering the fact Luciano isn't helping again but locked up in his room, they were given loads of work.She remembers their conversation yesterday, a quite heated one though. Her first plan was to try to make Nikolai tell Luciano the truth, she knew for sure Luciano would listen to him but he refused, bluntly. Giving an excuse it was for the sake of Eleanor's safety. Gwen knows well it wouldn't affect her, she hates to see him this way, considering the
She hummed to an unending song as she moved around the room. Surprisingly, she woke up on the right side of the bed. With no idea of what made her so calm and relieved she began her little duties she had to do. In a few minutes she knew Nalia would be here to take her to the woman she talked about.A few minutes later, just when she was done with all the work, Nalia arrived. "You ready?""Yeah, sure." Eleanor replied, rubbing her palm on her skirt.“You look quite happy.” Nalia commented, with brows raised in surprise. “I mean you’ve been quite the opposite these days. Sorry to say though.”“It’s fine. Honestly I have no idea why I am, but there’s no need to be worried. It’s not a bad thing huh.” As far as she knows, being mysteriously happy should be a sign that good things might happen.“Okay let’s go.” Nalia says, shrugging her shoulders. “It’s quite a long work to Kyla’s place, so we better hurry.”“Bye sophia!” Eleanor yelled, hoping she hears her from her room.“Bye Ladies, be c