Finally, night has fallen and the stars are out. I turn off my light, grab the bag and blanket, and jump off the balcony into a hay pile below. I quickly get up, wipe myself off, and run into the stable. The stable hands are asleep, good. I run over to Midnight. "Hey, girl. We're gonna go on a little adventure." I put the food in the saddlebag and hoist myself up. I ride Midnight out of the stables and gallop my way out of Rosewood. I look back one last time, "I promise I'll save you Zilla." I turn my back to the lights of the prison I grew up in and gallop into the dark woods.
A few hours of riding later, I decide it's safe enough to rest for the night. I tie Midnight to a tree and wrap myself up in the blanket. The night is not cold enough for a fire to be a necessity and I think we're a little close to the kingdom for that anyways. I should probably make it to Thornwood in 3-4 days. Assuming it takes me 3 days that will be 6 days round trip. I'll get back during the ball. I laugh to myself as I lay down.
I'll have some fun with that.
The next morning I wake up to the birds chirping. I look through the tree line and see the sun just starting to rise. I stretch and untie Midnight. I pack up the blanket, board Midnight and ride off. I'll eat later. I gallop through the trees staying near the path so I know where I'm going. Luckily Thornwood is practically a straight line from Rosewood. After a few hours, I stop by a lake to give midnight a rest and eat. I let Midnight wonder knowing she wouldn't run away and take out some food and water. I quickly eat and just pace around, stretching my legs. My mind starts to wander. What exactly is my plan? I know I need to get a few people from the castle in Thornwood, someone who can fight and help me. I can't do this by myself. I'll get a ballgown and a mask for the ball. I smile to myself, yeah whatever I do will be at the ball, It'll show people I'm not messing around. But what to do with my father? I can't just overpower him. I'm not that strong. Even if I could lock him up people would just let him go. Exile? That would buy me some time but again, people would sneak him back in. I stop pacing and stare out over the water. I think there is only one option.
I have to kill my father.
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Forbidden Fate
FantasyI am the Princess of Rosewood and Heir to the throne. But that doesn't mean I live a happy life. With my mother dead, my father has complete control over my life. My only escape is staged as a crime. I am a constant "victim" of kidnapping at the han...
