MERIDA'S POV
"The King leaves the palace with all the guards for a royal cleansing. It is mostly done for the men to retain their traits in the pack."
She explained and I stared at her in bewilderment. This was really a great opportunity indeed for me to escape but I was somewhat disturbed and reluctant about her suggestion. It was undoubtedly a good one but it was also very risky, the King might slit my throat if he captures me trying to escape. "What if I get caught?" I asked her and she smiled, touching my face gently.
"I have all that planned out, you don't have to worry about anything." Her voice was firm and convincing enough, I nodded and thanked her for trying to help me. "I assure you that if I succeed in escaping from this hell of a palace, you have a great reward from me. I
