10. Chelsea

Chelsea

How could I not be offended? One second, he was asking me if I used perfume, another second, he was telling me to get out as if I stink. That was rude!

Whatever. I decided I won't give it any thought as I entered the palace. Ms. Beth found me in the grand hall from where she again let me accompany her to wherever she went. I tried my best to hide myself from Alastair. He wasn't chasing me. But it was his damn palace. He was everywhere.

I mistakenly tried to learn if the villagers were right about him being the worst of all dangerous creatures. I watched how he treated his employees. God, so cold. He was so cold, so calm, so arrogant. Someone peed his pants.

I mistakenly eavesdropped when he was on a call in the courtyard. He was threatening someone.

I mistakenly peeked through the door of the conference room when I heard a noise. He shot someone.

Blood was everywhere. I almost gasped, trembled until Ms. Beth came to take me back. He didn't notice me, or perhaps he did. He