ISABELLE’S POV We take two or more steps and then I hear the sound of the door again. I think someone closed the door. “We have reached”. After saying this, the king unwraps his arm from my waist and leaves my hand. He removes the ribbon from around my eyes. It takes a minute for my eyes to adjust. When my vision clears and I look around, I find myself in a big room. This room is almost similar to the king’s room. There is a big bed against the wall in front of us and just like the king’s room, there is a balcony. There is a fireplace and couches too. It is almost the same size as the king’s room but the difference is that this room has things of a little soft color. There are two more doors here as well. “Whose room is this, my king? Why have you brought me here?” I turn towards the king and ask him confusedly. I don’t understand why he brought me here. I am sure that he is not thinking of giving this room to me because I feel like this room is of the queen. It cannot be for a slav

ISABELLE’S POV “Do you know about the west side of the palace?” She asks me. I think about it. West side of the palace? I have never heard about it. The king has never mentioned it either. “No, I don’t know. What is there?” I ask her. “That side of the castle is locked and no one is allowed to go there. A few days back I was passing by that side so I decided to check what was in that part but a soldier stopped me. Two soldiers are always guarding the doors of that side. I told him that I am the head of the harem but he still did not let me go inside. He told me that no one is allowed to go inside because from that part there is a secret way to get out of the castle. It was used before but then it was closed upon the king’s orders. The doors are locked with three heavy locks and only the king or Walter has the keys to those locks”. Ivy tells me. “Why are you telling me about this?”. I ask her confusingly. Why is she telling me about some deserted part of the palace? “Because you

ISABELLE’S POV I will escape from this palace tonight and I will change my miserable life into a life filled with happiness. After two and a half year, I have gotten this opportunity and I will not let anyone come between me and my freedom. The king said that it is my destiny to be with him but I will change my destiny tonight by escaping from the palace. The king will never be able to find me. I hope night comes soon. I cannot wait to be away from this palace and this life. I have waited for this moment for so long. The night came earlier than expected. When I saw the sun setting and the darkness starting to spread, I started doing what I had planned. With the help of thick cloth, I pick up the jug which is filled with water. I take it near the fire hearth and heat it with the fire. I try my best to not burn this hand because my other hand is already burnt. My second hand burning will only become a hurdle in my plans. When I am sure that the water is hot, I go toward the bed and pl

ISABELLE’S POV “Yes, yes”. I quickly lie because this is the only way to get out of this alive. “Soldiers, lower down your swords. The king had ordered a few days back to let the slave go alive if she succeeds in getting out of the maze”. He tells the other soldiers and I breathe a sigh of relief. A smile appears on my face. “You can go. I have never seen any slave getting out of the maze alive in my sixty years. You are the first one to get out of the maze. You can go as per the king's orders”. He tells me and I quickly stand up. This is my chance to leave and I should be away from these soldiers as soon as possible. Suddenly I remember that I don’t have any water and I am thirsty. In fear, I had forgotten about my thirst. My throat has become as dry as a desert. “Can I get some water, please?”. I ask the soldier who seems like a good man. He nods. “Lucas, bring her some water”. He orders one of the soldiers and he goes to bring the water. “Can you tell me where am I? What i

ERIC’S POV “Stop this bullshit and tell me Where is she”. I ask her angrily. Isabelle must have told her about this. She shares everything with her. It is not possible that she made a plan to escape and did not discuss it with Ivy. She must have shared it with her. There are chances that Ivy helped her in her plan. “I don’t know, my king”. She replies in a low voice. Her hands are trembling. Either it is because of fear or the fact that she is lying. “How you don't know? You are the head of the harem and I had ordered you to keep an eye on her then how did she escape?”. I ask her angrily and grip her neck in a strong grip. She starts crying. “My king, I-I think she escaped from the west-t part of the palace. Have you given her the k-keys?” She asks me fearfully. Her words gain my attention. I became suspicious. How does she know about the keys? How does she know that Isabelle asked me for the keys? This means only one thing. She knew about it. I leave her neck and take out my