Throughout the night, the incessant sound of hoof-beats pervaded the air; and besides that, wood creaked against metal due to the carriage's bulkiness and was probably responsible for its considerable loss of shine as friction sheared off any remnant of it.
Inside, Dahlia was silent because thousands of thoughts rushed through her head at once. In just a few days, she had turned into a fugitive from justice after being nothing less than royalty all these years.
Ezra had betrayed her– beyond anything possible. There were many memories of him flooding Selena's mind; there were memories so intimate that during those moments, she felt not separate but one with him through every touch, every kiss, every caressing breath.
Getting out his way was the best decision; however, broken hearts rema
