CHAPTER 34

I stared hard at Amaris. Did she really come up with that thought and think it'll be a good idea? I could leave? To where? The guards had clear instructions. I couldn't leave unless I was given permission by the king the last time, Martha had to sneak me out of the castle under a disguise. Whether the king was present in the castle or not, if he didn't give his permission, there was no going out for me.

"You don't look excited that he's going to be absent. Will you miss him that much?"

"Don't be ridiculous Amaris. Why would I be upset that he's leaving? I wished he could stay away from the castle forever if it was possible.

"Then why is your face like that? I expect you to be screaming for joy, excited that he would be absent so you can leave the castle without his permission"

"That cannot work Amaris. What about the guards? What do I say to them when I get to the gate" Her mouth widened into an 'o'.

"I didn't think about that" There was a long drag of silence.

"But how did you go