trampled, and her brain throbbed. She attempted to move, blinking against the intense sunlight,

cute. Soldiers in dark armor, with their swords attached to their sides, surrounded

t had happened, her breath

ted her train of thoug

and he was taller than the rest. His armor was more elaborate than the other soldiers', w

an, P

prince, infamous for his brutality and fear on the battlefield. H

but steely voice. "You are

o keep her composure and s

n birthmark was visible due to a little slip in her tun

was racing. He wa

hat you're saying," sh

the prince's lips. "You won't be saved by lying."

clenched. She ne

rney to

ands. Sweat dripped down Sapphire 's back as the sun shone overhead

mong themselves, sharing stories and laughing

r an opportunity to run. If she we

As like he had read her mind

d. "You're worri

ou can't outrun me, but

in. "So why don't

rious. "Because I neve

phire stared at him, uneasy. Before she could answer,

loomed before them. They rode into the busy city as the gates opened. P

e palace was a wonder, with golden roofing that glistened in the sunlight a

's arms as soon as they dism

ed as she was escorted through the palace hallways, unsure of wh