Louises POV
It was a stupid idea to escape in the middle of the day, but what else could I have done. The opportunity was so good. The door to my room hadn't been locked and there hadn't been a guard in front of the door. But now I hear hoofs pounding behind me and I know I've been caught. Such a crap. I had made it out unseen and fortunately didn't meet anyone outside. But someone must have seen me through one of the windows.
I run even faster, although my sides are already hurting badly and I can only gasp for air.
"Lou stop," I hear Liam call behind me. I look over my shoulder. A mistake. He's so close already. I trip and fall to the ground.
"Are you all right?" he asks, stopping his horse next to me. I keep quiet and pick myself up again. I messed up. Who knows when I'd get a c
