Chapter 71

Samantha Pov

Things between me and Ate have been stiff and awkward since I moved into the castle. He has been avoiding me like the plague. When I do catch him, it looks like he is running away from me.

Today I have a coffee date with my mother. I promised Mark that I will not leave the castle ground. This is perhaps the only place that they can keep me safe. I constantly see guards lurking around every corner. They even installed more cameras all over the castle.

I asked the maids to set up a table in the garden where Ate and I had our date.

It has been sunny the past few days. I do not want to spend another day in the gloomy castle. I think it is time for a total makeover of the castle.

There is a knock on my door. One of the maids comes in.

"I am sorry to bother you, my Queen. Missus Jackson has arrived to see you." Clare states, bowing her head towards me. I sigh hearing her call me Queen. I wish they will realise that I am just a normal girl and will forever be just a normal