n. She couldn't concentrate. She was pacing around, worry etched on her tear-streaked face. She quickly wiped the tears tha

steps. Hurriedly, she rushed out of the garden, suddenl

. "I thought I heard someone." Slowly, his

al with it. She thought she could be strong. But the worried and angry look Stev had on his

way. Gently, he nudged her into the garden, and they both walked into it. They found a comfortable and hidden

. Prince Stev gently held her face and raised

y both remained silent, Glovia thinking of how to ask for his he

need to ask a favor from

can ask me any

head. "I need to leave

. "I would try an

iately, as in now.

do to you?" he asked, removing his hands from

r your best if yo

y impassive. "If you truly need my help,

between her folded arms. Prince Stev felt rage as never before at the thought that hi

Prince Stev looked down at her, then his gaze became soft. Sighing,

hen I was done, I turned around and saw him staring at me. He came towa

frowned. "Un

telling me that since I was under him, I had no right to be with any man. I was shocked at his declaration, and scared out of my mind. I have no plan of working in the castle forever

ng the tendril of her hair that th

e garden, I blurted out that I was betrothed. That was a lie, but I thought that perhaps he could let me go for the honor of my parents." She sniffed, remembering the horrid ordeal she had to go through. "Immediately, he flew towards me and forcefully kissed me. I was shocked, could barely do anything but stand still. That was when I felt it; the gathering of magic around us. He wa

rom her, something which every lady in the Enu realm held to their highest honor. He then ordered her to stay away from her family, the only family she had ever known. What was his brother thinking? Was Luther really interested in Glovia,

ace quickly." He promised. He wished he could fight his brother for her. But he knew

nce Stev secretly scrutinized her. He had to admit, she was beautiful. He was sure that should his other brothers see her, they would be very interested in her. Had he made this discovery in the past when he and Glovia weren't friends, he would h

ut you would have to at some point. I am going to map out away for you to escape sooner. Meet me her

moving a tendril of hair from her face. "Don't worry about me. I will fulfill my bargain a

he stood up, and Glovia's gaze fo

ndance. She blushed profusely and found herself grinning. Hope that Prince Stev liked her bloomed in full, and she immediately began to daydream of what could

uld go to the far end to make sure it won't happen. She also wouldn't cross out the fact that the evil prince may plan something bad for his brother, kn

ppen should that incident take place. She rushed back quickly, increasing her footsteps. She held up her gown with both her hands to enable her to walk faster and finally, after a few minutes, she arrived at the pavilion. She paused just outside it, fear rocking through her as she remembered what had earlier occurred in that place. Slowly

ck. She gently rocked herself back and forth, unable to fall asleep. To stop herself from thinking of the evil prince, she filled her mind with thoughts of Prince Stev and the kiss he placed on her head. That was enough to evoke a small smile from her. She began to imagine her life once she left the castle. The first thing she would do wou

cleaned the floor and the chairs, washed his bathroom, and dusted his library. At som

dow. The moon was already high in the sky. Her heart beat rapidly, and immediately she began to prepare for her second meeting with Prince Stev. She lit the candles in the ro

sure that she was alone, she closed the huge doors silently and ran to the garden clos

oming out in silent pants. "I apolog

n long since I arrived either. Let's go find a place to sit." Tog

escape." The prince started.

ch my lord, thank you!"

." He said before she

?" she aske

nodded. "I'll be