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“Thank you,” I said.
The boy smiled at me and replied, “The princess believes you’re innocent. She tells everyone, but no one believes her… except for me.”
“I’m more than grateful,” I assured. “And... I hate to ask this, but do you think you could get me inside? I need to see—”
“The king,” he finished for me with a knowing look.
I nodded, smiling at him. “How is he?” I inquired.
“I hear he’s alive and might even be recovering. The royal family seems hopeful.”
I exhaled in relief, but I knew nothing was certain until I saw him with my own eyes. “I’m glad to hear that, but I still need to see him.”
“Of course!” he exclaimed. “Follow me.”
The boy knew his way around the castle, not just the stables. He peeked outside, scanning for the guards who were searching for me. It woul
