All Chapters of The Royal Thieves: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

When we enter the tunnels, I am extra careful to make sure that there is no way that anybody would be able to find the entrance behind us. There is too much at stake for them to follow us. If we are to get caught then everything will be over. I will end up imprisoned and then possibly killed for the theft and Hunt could end up there along with me since I know that he will not let me go on my own. Instead, I make sure that we are not being followed as we take off down the tunnels. There is very little light down here and plenty of moisture so we cannot move too quickly or stealthily without getting hurt. Still, we make our way along the tunnel at a decent pace and keep moving until we reach the end of the tunnel on the outskirts of a small town. The town, I believe, is called Leonas. Named after our esteemed King, or so they say. It is a small town that often caters to the King's knights and sometimes even the royal family as they head off to just about anywhere. It is the last place

"What exactly is your plan here Sloan?" Hunt asks me after the boy leaves."Gather information. After that I will see about going back. I have to make sure that Raoul does not think that he managed to run me off already. He seems to think rather highly of himself as it is." I tell him.Raoul might think that he got rid of me with the last mission that he gave me but if he thinks he can run me off that easily then he is going to have to think again. I am not that easy to get rid of. Not by any means. I will always make my way back stronger than ever."You want to go back? After what the Guild did to you? Why not get away. We can leave and find a better life. We can learn how to do something else and be happy. Together like we always are." Hunt says.I know that we could easily learn a trade and do something else but why would he want to give up everything we have worked for already? Why would he think that I would be happy leaving with him? I have spent my entire life trying to learn w

While the prince and his guardians drink and talk, I find myself hovering just a few tables back to give them their privacy. Even though they do not want me too close to them if I try getting much further away then I earn myself a dirty look from Prince Francis. Apparently even though I am not to get any closer I cannot get too far either. Good to know."More ale." One of the guardians says slamming their tankard down.I rush over with a pitcher of ale and begin refilling it. I make my way around the table and fill everybody else's drinks as well. The entire time, I can feel the Prince's eyes on me. Studying me. I am not sure what he wishes to find but I feel extremely uncomfortable with his assessment.Once I reach his chair I lean over slightly to pour his ale. He reaches a hand back and begins rubbing it up the back of my leg causing me to jump and spill a few drops of it. Everybody at the table begins laughing as I mutter quick apologies before scampering off to grab a rag to clea

I make my way quickly to the stables where Hunt is busy cleaning out stalls while another helper is taking care of the Prince's horses. Apparently Hunt is not considered trustworthy enough to actually take care of a horse. All he can do is clean up after them. Considering how often he has cleaned up my messes I cannot help but admit that he is rather good at it. When we walk in he looks up at us and gives me a quick smile before noticing my new friend. I give him a reassuring smile as his falters and wave him over to us. After leaning the pitchfork carefully against the wall, he makes his way over to us carefully. I can tell that me being followed in here by a knight has him extremely nervous. "What's going on?" He asks as he approaches us. "This knight here would like to escort you to the gates that we arrived through earlier." I say. I planned on explaining why but the Knight promptly gives me a sharp jab in the back that he does not even try to hide from Hunt. There is no denyin

I quickly make my way back out to the Prince with new tankards full of ale. I might need to know how to get out of joining him for the night but I cannot spend much time in there with Mary and the Cook talking about ways to get out of it without the Prince getting upset that I have not returned yet. I am already exhausted after stealing from the castle, walking miles here and now working while waiting on information. I see Hunt glancing my way as I pass one of the windows returning to the Prince. He and his knights are once again chatting with their heads close together until I get closer to them. That is when they all sit back and watch me apprehensively as I walk up with their drinks. Almost seems as if they might be talking about me with the way that they all act as I walk up. They are definitely eyeing me suspiciously but about what, I am not sure."What did you say that your name was wench?" The Prince asks me."You did not ask my name until now Your Highness. I am sorry but my