MARIA
"His Majesty said that you can go for a walk today if you want to."
Maria stared open-mouthed at her maid, Olivia, finding it hard to believe the words that had just left her mouth.
"A walk?"
"Yes," she nodded. "However, you can't extend past these walls, but the compound is huge and I believe you'll find more than enough room to stretch your legs."
Maria still couldn't believe it.
"I'm finally being let out of this room?" Disbelief and shock were obvious in her voice and she wouldn't be able to mask them even if she tried—which she didn't. "I don't believe it. Why would he let me out?"
"Maybe because there's still a collar around your neck? Where could you go?" Olivia deadpanned and Maria cut a glare her way. Mirth danced in the woman's eyes. "You're probably
