“Where are we going?” Ashley asked as they walked out of the castle. He didn't give her a response and he let go of her hand, Ashley understood it was because they were in public already. “Where are we going?” She asked again as they were fully out of the castle and he rolled his eyes before turning to her.“No questions Ashley.” He said and Ashley smiled remembering how he tells her months ago.“What? Why are you smiling?”“Nothing.” She replied and giggled.“Jeez, stop it. It's so creepy.” He muttered and she chuckled. “Come on.” He said as they head into the town.“Why is this place so different?” She muttered and looked around.“Different?” Hayden asked and she nodded.“Yes, it is different. I expected something more historical and ugly but it's beautiful and a little bit similar to the normal world.”“For example, your dressing. You look like someone who loves tuxedos and will dress in them, and here, I expected more of royalty dressing and all but you dress in casual clothes,
“Ashley.” Ashley heard her name being called but it sounded faint and distant.“Ashley.” She heard again and it sounded closer this time, she slowly opened her eyes and saw Hayden staring at her.“Will you get up from your quick nap?” He asked rolling his eyes and she was confused.‘Nap? Who the hell is taking a nap?’ She thought and sat up, her eyes drifted to the river and she remembered she saw dead bodies and heard cries and then pass out.“What... What is in that river?” She asked Hayden and he sat beside her.“Dead bodies.” He replied and her eyes widen in shock.“Dead bodies?” “That was what I just said.” He scoffed in response. “Why are there dead bodies in the river?”“Because that is where they are thrown, dead bodies from Mystic castle villagers are thrown into the water.” “But why?”“You should ask the King that.” He replied and she sighed.“How do you find comfort in a place like this?” “I just do.” He shrugged and Ashley shook her head as the images flashed in her he
Ashley took in deep breaths as they headed to the throne room, she kept thinking about why the King asked for her presence. Is she in trouble?They got to the entrance of the throne room and she paused a bit before walking in, she got in and met the royal family there and the Princess was pacing around. The Princess noticed her presence and walked toward her immediately.“You fucking bitch!” She yelled and slapped Ashley angrily, Ashley shrieked and fell to the floor, the princess pulled her up by her hair again and slapped her.“Enough Ariadne.” The King ordered and she let go of Ashley, Ashley spat out blood and tears clouded her eyes.‘How the hell is a female’s slap so painful?’ She thought and the Princess chuckled. She probably heard her. Ashley tried standing up but the guards hit her leg and made her fall to her knees, the tears fell down her cheeks and the Princess smiled feeling satisfied.“I believe you are Hayden's personal maid?” The King asked and Ashley didn't give a
Bryan watched Ashley till dusk when she finally woke up, she still looks weak and it made Bryan feel guilty and worried. She is in this mess because of him and Hayden.“Hey, are you okay?” Bryan asked and she nodded.“Where... Where is Hayden?” She asked looking around.“Oh, he left. He was waiting for you to wake up but he had to leave to attend to something urgent.” Bryan explained and she nodded. “Can you help me up?” She asked and he nodded, he helped her sit up and she winced in pain as he did.“Sorry.” “Yeah, thanks. Where is this place?”“It is like the castle clinic but a sorcerer is the doctor.” “Nice.” She replied and Bryan held her hands.“Ashley, I told you to be careful and lay low with Hayden, he is betrothed to the Princess, and everyone will keep watching you guys.” “Yeah, I know that now after getting the beating of my life.” She sighed and Bryan smiled at her.“Am sorry.”“It's fine, at least Hayden came to save me.” “Yeah, he brought you here.” “Was he worried
Ashley got close to the chambers and she paused when she saw the princess walking out of Hayden's chambers with a smile on her face, Ashley hid in the hallway till she passed and tears started to stream down her eyes.‘Is she on good terms with Hayden?’ She thought and head towards her room to cry her house out.She feared Hayden and now likes the princess and she has become useless, she walked absent-mindedly and bumped into someone, she fell and groaned in pain.“I am so sorry, I didn't see you coming.” She heard a familiar voice and she opened her eyes to see the prince. She screamed in fear and hurriedly stood up.“I... I am so sorry sir, I didn't mean to bump into you, I wasn't in my right state of mind, please don't punish me.” She apologized and bowed her head.“Are you crying?” The Prince asked and Ashley hurriedly wiped her tears.“No, no, of course not.” She chuckled and the Prince waved his hands at his guards signifying they should leave and they did.“I... I will be on my
Ashley left the dining hurriedly before any other person after finishing the meal, she was still feeling terrified about dining with the royal family even though she is just a maid. She got to her room and she shut her door, she breathed nervously as she walked to the bed and sat on it. She knows she will be in danger with the way she is being recognized and she was starting to doubt saving Hayden.“Hey.” She heard Bryan’s voice and she looked up to see him, she rushes to him and wrapped her hands around him.“Bryan am scared.” She muttered and he smiled before hugging her back.“I know you are, but you are going to be fine.”“Really? But the King... “ “The King can't hurt you, not after what Hayden did for you in the throne room, all you have to do is stay away from the Princess and mostly the Prince.” He said and she sighed, she let go of Bryan and ran her hands through her hair.“Have you gotten answers to why I can see visions?”“No, not yet.” “Okay, can I ask a question?”“Su
Ashley kept seeing images of Evelyn and the Prince making out in her sleep and she wondered why, she opened her eyes and felt a grip on her hand, she turned to see Evelyn holding her hand.“You are awake.” She said and Ashley jerked her hand away from her, she tried to sit up but she felt pains all over her body and Evelyn stood up to help her.“Don't touch me.” Ashley snapped and she sighed.“Am sorry Ashley, I didn't know the Princess was going to show up in the throne room.” “Tch, can you please leave? Just get the fuck out of my room.” “Am sorry Ashley.” She said and stood up.“Get out.” “The... The head maid asked of you, you should go and see her. Am sorry once again.” She apologized and walked out of the room. Ashley sighed and slowly stood up, she stared at her body in the mirror and frowned. She looks so terrible and there were scars on her, she sighed and walked to her closet, she opened it and picked a jacket, she put it on and stared at her reflection, she sighed in re
“Are you sure you are okay?” Hayden asked when he pulled away from the hug and she nodded.“What did you do wrong by the way?” He asked and she sighed.“I got into an argument with a maid and she said I sleep with you and Bryan and that was the moment the Princess walked into the throne room.” She explained and he nodded, he pulled her out of the closet and they both sat on his bed.“You need to be careful, I don't know why they hate you so much, I have tried so hard to hate you but your weird smiling face keeps popping up in my head.” He said and she smiled.“You didn't have to smile.” He scoffed and she giggled.“Have you eaten?” He asked and she shook my head. “Oh, okay. Wait here.” He said and she nodded, he walked out of his chamber and walked in back a minute later.“A maid will bring you a meal in a few minutes.” He said and her eyes widen.“What? A maid? She is going to see me here and blab around that I was in the room with you.” “So?” “So I will get into trouble again.”“