I was becoming anxious as I crawled out the window. The seamstress seemed to take her sweet time with the last minute adjustments to my dress.
Already it was past eleven. I glanced back, seeing the chain lying on the floor. My hip and arms still ached, the bruising had long ago disappeared, but the fear hadn’t let me.
I almost crawled back into my room, fearful of what would happen if Torrin were to find me gone.
I took a deep breath. Erevus was waiting for me. Everyone was depending on me. I had to go.
Quickly, I climbed down the sequoia tree and out of the castle gate. Using my enhanced speed, I ran through the trees towards my spot, feeling more myself and free by the moment.
I saw Erevus standing among the tall grass. The shining gems of the sky lit him up as well as the moon
