I was surprised by Logan's plan as I continued to at him. He was eagerly looking at me, probably waiting for a reply but deep down in my heart, I knew, I’m not going to risk my life like that."No, I can't do it," I said to him."Why? is it because the prince won't like it?" he asked me."No, Logan! It is too risky and not safe. What if the king's guard catches up with us?" I asked him back."They won't," he replied."How sure are you? you know the punishment for this, we would be hanged when caught and secondly our village and people back home would in trouble."I heard there is another human village far away from here, we could go there instead and they won’t be able to find us. We will be able to leave together, quietly without any disturbance. A free life”Logan sounded so sure as he stares at me with hopes in his eyes."Just stop it Logan, I don't want to leave. I'm not going anywhere," I replied, shaking my head in refusal still."But it is for the best, the prince is getting en
(Otis POV) I saw Iris hurrying out of the door after I left her and went to stand next to Lady Avril for the engagement process. I wanted so bad to go after her because I know she was devastated and heartbroken but I couldn’t, not with my father watchful eyes staring at me. If I really wanted to keep her safe then I have to do everything the king wants. I still can’t believe she came here tonight. I admire her courage yet felt panic especially with the sort of danger lurking around. After the engagement was said and done, I hurriedly led lady Avril back to my quarters just so I could discard her for the night and go after Iris. "Your majesty, thank you for everything," Lady Avril said to me as soon as I turned to walk back out, which surprised me. I arched a questioning brow at her, "What did I do to receive appreciation from you?" I asked her. She strode over and stood before me, a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips as she held my gaze. "You kept your promise and h
Otis POVI didn't know what to do when Henry came back without any information regarding Iris. I became even more restless and began pacing up and down my room thinking of any place she might be. Maybe she is just heart broken and needs some time to put herself together but I doubt she would do something like that without letting Agnes know about it.“fuck!” I groaned out in frustration as I turned to face Henry with clenched fist."Henry, summon all the servants secretly. They should be gathered in my study before I come," I told him."Yes your Highness" he said with a bow and left.Another minute passed before i head inside my study and I met all my servants inside as they stood in line with eyes casted on the floor."I know everyone is curious to know why they are here?" I said, standing before them."Yes your majesty," they chorused."I don’t know if anyone of you have noticed but Iris has been missing from her room since yesterday and I want to know if any of you knows her wher
(Iris POV).I woke up with a slight headache as I prey my eyes open and met with total darkness. My eyes felt heavy and my limps weak. Someone choked me out last night and I can’t even tell exactly where I am.The more I stare up at the ceiling, the more I realized I wasn’t in a familiar place to begin with which made me blink several times before my eyes adjusted to my environment.My head was spinning really bad or was it the ceiling that was moving. I can’t really tell but after another minute of paying attention to the outside surrounding, I realized I was inside a moving carriage, jolting me up a bit."Where am I?, was I being kidnapped?” I asked out loud as I struggled into a sitting position. I knocked above me trying to get the attention of the coach man and truly I did after several attempts as I noticed the carriage slowed down completely to a stop.I noticed my bracelet was not in my possession reminding me of last night foolishness. It was really thoughtless of me to even
Prince Otis POV)I just stood there with clenched fist, trying to figure out the connection between Iris and West missing situation. Is there something I haven’t realized yet or am I wrong to think those two are actually together.I mean, was she kidnapped and West went after the people that took her? That seems like something given the fact that he was her personal guard but still, I’m confused as to why he didn’t think it was wise to inform me about what had happened if that was to be the case.Too many questions and assumptions running through my head at this point, most of which was causing my blood to boil in anger.“Your Highness, what else do you want me to do?” Henry asked, pulling my attention again. For a moment there I actually forgot he was still in my study as I turned to look at him.“I need you to go back to the servant quarters and bring a girl named, Agnes for me”“As you wish, your Highness” He said with a slight bow before walking out the door.I reached into my poc
(Iris POV).I was famished and tired from so much heat from the sun even though I had to hide under a cloak all through the day. My skin still feel as though I have been literally set on fire.Logan decided to dump our carriage. According to him, it was slowing us down and needed to go faster thereby putting my life at risk.Thankfully, it’s completely dark at this point and Logan still doesn’t look like he is about to slow down any time soon.“Logan?” I called at him and he simply glance at me.“You to slow down for a bit. It’s already dark and we have been riding all through the day and I figured it would be best to probably rest” I requested with hope that he might say but he refused."Why?" I asked him over his shoulders."We have to keep moving. I have no doubt we are being trailed right now so can’t delay," he replied and my frown deepen.What exactly is wrong with this man. I mean, he has literally dragged me through the scorching sun up until this moment without a single remor
Logan didn't budge about my confession, he only looked at me as though I have grown an extra pair of head before he burst out with laughter and I just couldn’t help but Wonder what exactly was so funny.I just told him I’m carrying the Prince’s child and all he could do was laugh at me? Because I don’t think anything I said was funny.The Logan I know isn't like this, he has always been gentle, cool, understanding and supportive."What happened to him?" I asked myself, still not believing his change of attitude. I wish he would listen to me and forget about having a new life with me in another village because it would never work.Prince Otis would never allow that, he would never stop searching until he found me.“Laugh all you want, Logan but I was telling the truth. I’m carrying the Prince’s child in my womb”His laughter abruptly ceased at my word and I backed away from him, his countenance has changed to anger and he was now looking mean and devilish."You can't have the prince ch
Logan smiled to himself and brought out a wire, he came closer to where I lay and used it to bind my hands and feet together. What I failed to realize from the onset was the fact that Logan had come prepared for this very much but I I wasn't. He had used my emotion to get me because he knows that I would never watch him suffer no matter what state I was in.And the unknown substance had spread on me had hurt like hell. Where did he even got it from. It can only be obtained in the black market which means that Logan had been visiting the black market."Why are you doing this? You are hurting me" I told him with tears in my eyes."I can't watch you suffer anymore, the Prince is devilish, he is only using you as a pleasure tool and wouldn't end up with you. Open your eyes Iris, and you would see what I'm talking about. A man that loves you would go the extra mile for you, he can never stay a day without seeing you or purposely turn a blind eye to your suffering and condition," Logan sai