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oking at him, he felt my gaze, he raised his lips to a smirk and winked at me. The brunette that I now know to be Meredith looked at me and ge

the place where I had spent most of my life, eking out a living as best I could. The market was located in the lower part of the kingdom, where the maj

hick with the smell of spices and cooking food, and the sounds of haggling and bargaining filled the air. It wa

endors to trust and which ones to avoid, and I knew how to haggle and bargain to get the best prices. But, d

fellow orphanage mates who were forced to resort to this means of survival after leaving the orphanage. The market was not just a place

be a skilled thief; it was a necessary skill to survive in this place. I had to be quick and stealt

he best places to steal were, the merchants who were careless with their goods or the ones who had more than enough

w it was not the right thing to do and it made me feel guilty but I also knew that in this harsh reality, it w

had become adept at avoiding detection. I would often blend in with the cro

l in this harsh reality. I knew that one day I would find a way out of t

ask, was this the opportunity that I was waiting for?. Just then that p

I looked at them. I couldn't help but take notice of the guards that patrolled the palace. The

he armour was intricately detailed, with engravings and designs that depicted various scenes of battle and valour. T

r that could be raised or lowered depending on the situation. The helmet was al

ves protected their legs. They carried a long sword at their s

le sight, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating thei

ause I heard a slight cough and look

ing them up clo

hierarchy that I've learned about

d to them soon." She replied wh

s where the head maid stays, I stood at the back as

imagining my surprise as her room look

ceilings and elegant furnishings. The walls were adorned with tapestries and paintings that depicted scenes of

the ceiling. The bed was piled high with fluffy pillows and blankets, and it looked like the mo

with not a single strand out of place. She had a sharp nose, and her eyes were hooded, giving her an air of autho

presence of a highly efficient and no-nonsense woman. She had a hard look

e that she was also a fair and just woman who took her duties seriously. It was cle

e asked from the c

I was placed under a gaze that had me fidgeting and jittery. She looke

will be leaving her in your care". She said in a monotone

I was holding and Merediyh looked

is not that bad nor is she as scary as yo

ooked at her again and the question was on the t

k hmmm.." She traile

s Alice." I finis

question Alic

so far respect you?" I asked her. She pursed then she

to look over and I may not look like that but I am almost 30 summers." She responded,

...." I

ble?" She finis

er above me, so I still go to her for decisions as she attends to the Queen and has more autho

dule will be given to you tomorrow so re

question." I said. She

nd also the head maid but you can still talk to me like friends." She replied

ind the King in the throne room?" I asked

nce Edward." She replied and left. I stood

hands from shaking, I was about to enter

itchen and Meredith asked me to tell you to

s please?" I asked because I knew t

or, you will know it's the one from the aroma. And ask for Miss Jesse wh

ck to the prince. I mean Prince Edward was quite the striking figure. He had a head o

of regular physical activity. His blue eyes sparkled with intelli

was the kind of person that could make anyone feel at ease, and his easy going nature made him well-liked by

is why he was at the market place and d

I turned. I mean why was he there, not only did I

, I stopped and looked around. It was obvious that I was lost.

notice me and they would leave as soon as possible but as

out now." A voice fu