Maya's pov
My eyes opened to the bright morning light. It tries to adjust to it. I open my eyes in search of Elara. The woman who saved me the previous night .
"Good morrow" I heard her voice from behind. I turned and smiled towards her. Her eyes still sparkling with wisdom. I sat on the bed to watch what she was doing. She was preparing breakfast. The thought of the palace flashed through my mind. the king would be looking for me. I was sure the whole village was been turned up side down in search of me. I prayed he never found me.
The old woman invited me to eat. I smiled as jumped down the bed to where she was. As we ate the old woman looked at me. And asked a question. One which I didn't know the definite answer to.
"My daughter, are you sure about what you are doing. Leaving yo
