Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTEEN There was a period when I felt completely hopeless. It was when, despite my apparent opposition, my father married Tremaine. I felt helpless, knowing that my father's love for my mother had already diminished, and that his love for me would soon follow suit. I was despondent that my father opted to oppose me rather than reject another marriage proposal from Tremaine. I had given up hope that my family would ever be whole again. As we are carried away from the room where the Queen and I spoke, a familiar feeling surges through me like lightning, striking me with its mighty force. When we leave the room, I am quite weak. I can't even feel the pain of the Warden's fingers digging into my skin as they grasp me. I'm tempted to cry. It'd be simple for me to show weakness because I've never been tough. However, for some reason, I remain silent as I consider how the Queen dismisses my words as if they are contagious. Flynn joins m
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Chapter: CHAPTER FOURTEENThe stiffness of the chain encircling both my wrists and feet causes a severe spasmodic loud exhalation through my nose and mouth. The rusted bars of the cell we're in suggest that this chamber is so aged that it looks more like a spider's house than a tormented soul's. I'm so irritated that the hay we're sitting on is causing my skin to itch, and I can't scratch it. I squint through the clefts of the cell and see a faint light at the end of what appears to be a tunnel. I'm not sure how we got here, where portion of the castle we're in, or even if we're in a castle at all. I awoke to find myself inside this hellhole. It's too dark, and the only source of light is a small barred window on the upper wall behind us. At the very least, I'd be able to tell if it's day or night through that hole. I can't believe they don't consider what I stated to be a threat. I can't believe that every single phrase they're afraid we'll say makes no se
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Chapter: CHAPTER THIRTEEN It's incredible that no wild animals have found their way into this part of the forest. Animals are allowed to roam without being bothered by their noises because this residence is placed distant from the warden's quarters. I'm unable to sleep because I am terrified that some animals will attack us at any minute. As the sun's top limb beams brightly for the first day, I rise from my wooden chair, complaining about my back. As I step outside, the morning breeze greets me. The peaceful sounds of the trees' leaves, a few distant scratching noises, and birds' chirping sound make this morning a little more palatable. The woods in front of this house are still a little darker, and I'm tempted to go there and look for fruits, but I know that's not a smart idea. Particularly because Flynn is still sleeping and the wardens are only a few kilometers away. Despite the fact that the forest's dark auras seem to tempt me, I ignore
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Chapter: CHAPTER TWELVEWe take a step back as it creeps closer to us. As soon as it reveals its claws, we both run. Flynn is dragging me away. The shifting of the leaves and creaking of the stems and branches appear to be the animal's signal as we escape for our lives. The animal disturbs the forest's daytime and nocturnal species with its raucous and piercing howl. It isn't that far away. Its claws uproots and fling many trees in its path at us, forcing us to reroute. Why are there no wardens in this area perplexes me. Or did it completely wipe them out? “Flynn! Flynn!” I call when I take a sight to the hole we used before. He takes out his poniard and prepares for the vines once he realizes what I'm talking about. He makes a slit in it and pushes it open. I shove Flynn into the hole as soon as I see the animal approaching us. I'm stuck in a rut and have no idea when I'll be able to move. When animal's claws are about to drag me away, s
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Chapter: CHAPTER ELEVEN As I struggle my way through the basement's tight fissure, the wind whips across my face without stopping. This voyage has been one of the worst because I had to rush back here while delivering terrifying news to my unprepared determination. My quivering hands grab on to the creaky wooden railings of the wooden staircase to support my shaky legs. Because of the sprint, my chest is churning with heat. Tremaine is probably thinking I'm the one who's intruding on her private affairs right now. Even if I had doubts that she noticed me, there's no guarantee she wouldn't take me for a trespasser. That means she'll be down here in no time to check things out. I slam the door open I'm terrified it will break. Flynn gets up from his bed and looks at me, perplexed, as it swings. I don't quite appear to have succeeded in stealing his meal. I most likely appear to have witnessed a monster. I, for one, did. It's
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Chapter: CHAPTER TENAs I return to the basement, the heavy footsteps of my boots reverberate through the corners, adding to the horror of earlier's mayhem with Anastasia. I constantly check behind me as I walk away from the situation to see if she is following me. I swear I saw her eyes become completely black right in front of my eyes. Anxiety suddenly shot through my chest. Why is she acting so strangely? What makes her so determined to get the necklace from me?“What happened?” Flynn’s face greets my presence.I walk past him and shut the door without greeting him. I hurriedly yank the necklace from my neck and pull the drawer from a rusted cupboard. I stare at it for a long time, trying to understand out why it has Anastasia so enthralled. It's just a simple necklace, really. It's not even as sparkly as the rest of their necklaces. The pendant is the only difference between this one with Anastasia's and Drizella's. A scarlet stone wi
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