She turned away without another word but before she left, her eyes locked with that of the lady whose intense stare arrested her for a moment and miranda suddenly found it difficult to breath. There was something in her gaze that held her bound and fear consumed her immediately as all she could do was stare back into her eyes like a dummy.
"Go, Miranda." Carim said and finally the lady blinked, releasing miranda. She was finally herself again, her breath coming out ragged and deliberate. Without another word, she walked away.
Finally alone with his people, Carim noticed for the first time, two more people he didn't recognize. From the way they were dressed, he could tell they were royal guards. He opened his mouth to speak but before he could say anything, the Princess was in front
