Jade and Xavier stood in front of a small store in the market while she purchased a few necessities.
Following the directions Khalil had given them, they eventually arrived at a river and boarded a boat that had been prepared specifically for their escape.
They had been on the run for two days now.
Two days ago, Khalil helped them escape from the palace, and the king had been furious.
Since Khalil had been assigned to lead the search for them, he stayed behind to mislead his men and buy them enough time to get as far away as possible.
The last time Jade saw him was yesterday when he gave her everything they needed before they parted ways.
“Don't worry, I'll row,” Jade offered when Xavier reached for the paddles.
She hadn't treated his wound properly in days, and it would be a miracl
