Chapter 3

Chapter Three: 

Karen and the prince exchanged a worried glance, realizing that they were in trouble. 

They had been caught trying to escape, and they would have to face the consequences.

Karen and the prince exchanged a worried glance, realizing that they were in trouble. 

They had been caught trying to escape, and they would have to face the consequences.

But then, out of nowhere, a figure appeared and tackled one of the guards to the ground. 

Karen and the prince watched in shock as the figure revealed himself to be a werewolf, his fur bristling with anger.

"Get out of here!" the werewolf growled. 

"I'll handle these fools!"

Karen and the prince didn't need to be told twice. 

They turned and ran down the hallway, their hearts pounding with fear. 

They could hear the sound of swords clashing behind them, and the shouts of the guards as they were overpowered by the werewolf.

As they ran, Karen couldn't help but wonder who the werewolf was and why he had helped them. 

She had thought that all werewolves were loyal to the king, but this one had risked his life to save them.

They finally made it out of the palace and into the streets of the city. 

Karen and the prince slowed down, panting for breath and looking around nervously.

"We have to keep moving," the prince said, his voice urgent. 

"The guards will be after us soon."

Karen nodded, feeling a sense of unease wash over her. 

She had no idea where they were going or what lay ahead. 

All she knew was that she had taken a huge risk by coming to the palace, and now she was on the run.

As they walked down the deserted streets, Karen couldn't help but wonder what the future held for her and the prince. 

They had formed an unlikely alliance, but they were up against powerful forces that would stop at nothing to keep them from achieving their goals.

For the first time in her life, Karen felt truly alive, with a sense of purpose and determination that she had never felt before. 

But she knew that the road ahead would be dangerous and fraught with danger.

Suddenly, they heard the sound of hooves approaching. 

Karen and the prince quickly ducked into an alleyway, hoping to avoid detection. 

They could hear the sound of horses and the clanking of armor getting closer.

"Stay quiet," the prince whispered. 

"We don't want to draw attention to ourselves."

Karen nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. 

She could feel the sweat on her palms as she gripped her dagger tightly, ready to defend herself if necessary.

The horses drew closer, and Karen could see the gleam of torches in the darkness. 

She held her breath, hoping that they wouldn't be discovered.

But then, a hand reached out and grabbed her shoulder. 

Karen spun around, her dagger raised, ready to fight.

But it was only the werewolf from the palace. 

"Come with me," he said. 

"I know a place where we can hide."

Karen and the prince followed the werewolf down the alleyway and into a small courtyard. 

There was a door at the end of the courtyard, which the werewolf opened with a key.

Inside was a small room, barely big enough for the three of them. 

There was a table, a few chairs, and a bed in the corner.

"You can stay here for a while," the werewolf said. 

"I'll bring you some food and water."

Karen and the prince looked at each other, unsure of what to do. 

They had just met this werewolf, and they had no idea if they could trust him.

But they had no choice. 

They were tired and hungry, and they needed a place to rest.

As the werewolf left to get them some food, Karen and the prince sat down at the table. 

Karen couldn't help but feel grateful to the werewolf for helping them.

"Who are you?" she asked. 

"And why did you help us?"

The werewolf hesitated for a moment before answering. 

"My name is Lucas," he said. 

"And I helped you because I believe in what you're trying to do."

Karen raised an eyebrow. 

"And what are we trying to do?"

Lucas leaned forward. 

"You're trying to overthrow the king," he said. 

"And I want to help you."

Karen and the prince looked at each other in surprise. 

They had never expected to find an ally in a werewolf.

"How can we trust you?" the prince asked.

Lucas shrugged. 

"You can't," he said. 

"But I'm willing to take the risk. The king has done terrible things, and someone needs to stop him."

Karen and the prince looked at each other, their hearts beating fast. 

They had found an unexpected ally, but they still had a long way to go if they were going to achieve their goals.

As they settled down to rest, Karen couldn't help but wonder what the future held for them. 

They had made an unlikely ally, but they were still up against powerful forces that would stop at nothing to keep them from achieving their goals.

The night was long, and Karen and the prince slept fitfully, their dreams filled with danger and uncertainty. 

But they knew that they had to keep moving forward, no matter what lay ahead.

The next morning, Lucas brought them some bread and cheese, along with a map of the city. 

He showed them a hidden path that would take them to the outskirts of the city, where they could find shelter with some sympathetic farmers.

Karen and the prince thanked him, knowing that they owed him their lives. 

They set out on the hidden path, their hearts filled with determination.

But as they walked, Karen couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. 

She turned around, but there was no one there.

She shrugged it off, thinking that she was just being paranoid.

"I can't do this anymore" Karen blurted out 

"Why not?" Prince Alexander 

"Turns out I am not property and you don't own me anymore" Karen mocked 

"I thought we had gotten past that," the prince said surprised at her outburst 

"You never apologized" Karen noted 

"But you agreed to go along with this" the prince added 

"For the greater good only and I will continue" Karen retorted and turned her back to leave.