I ran away from my hideout before I would be discovered by either Antonio or my uncle. Going back into the palace was completely out of the question because that’s where I was expected to be, and running to the exit gate would leave me open to my killer. So, I followed the path that led to the back of the palace instead. As I ran, I kept looking over my shoulder to be sure that I wasn’t being followed. Just as I rounded the corner that would lead me to the safety of the palace backyard, I came face-to-face with my nemesis. “So, it is true,” said Brianna. “The servants told me you were in the palace and I thought they were crazy but here you are. To what do we owe this unpleasant surprise?” “Not now, Brianna. I don’t have time to chat with you. Please, get out of my way,” I said in-between panting. “It’s you who’s in my way,” she said saucily, blocking my path as I attempted to get away from her. “Brianna, please, let me pass!” I begged her desperately and looked over my shoulder
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