Sparks and Secrets

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

I jump out of bed and dash out to the living room where Tim is laying. He is already up on his feet looking at me confused. I run over to him and he wraps me in his arms. We go into the back room and listen quietly, making sure we don't make a sound.

Suddenly, there's a loud bang and the banging of feet against the wood. They come towards the door and Tim holds me tight against him. The door slams open and guards come in.

They aren't that tall, but they look pretty strong. They grab Tim and I and pull us away from each other. They hold Tim back while the two holding me drag me out the door. I can hear Tim screaming my name over and over again. After the door closes behind me, I hear a bang from a gun, and everything goes silent. The other guards come out of the cabin, and I watch with wide eyes. As they come out, I can see Tim laying on the floor, not moving, but the soft rise of his chest reassures me he's still alive.

They pull me towards the castle as I'm fighting against them trying to get back to the cabin so I can get out of here. Suddenly I feel a hand cover my mouth with something, and everything goes black.

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When I wake up, I'm lying on a cold stone floor. Stone walls stand tall beside me. It's dark, with only a torch as light in that small room. The only way out, is a wooden door on that side of the room.

I jump to my feet and run towards the wooden door. I yank at it, but it doesn't budge. I go to the other side of the room and sit down on the floor.

I knew someone was gonna come, I just didn't know who yet. I was praying they would just let me out of here. That something bad wasn't going to happen. Even though, I knew this wouldn't be good. What about Tim? What happened to him? I needed to find out what's going on.

I hear voices outside the door. The door begins to open softly and I watch as a figure appears in the doorway. It closes the door behind it. I couldn't see it face, but I knew he or she was taller then me. They squat down so they could look me in the eyes.

"Hello baby sister. Sorry for the rude awakening in the middle of the night. Thought I'd give you a little spook here." I clench my jaw knowing exactly who it was. He made me trust him, and he threw me down.

"How could you? I thought you were going to help me." I glare at the figure knowing that he can see what I'm doing.

He laughs. "Do you really think I'd let you ruin my chances of becoming King? Your little friend and you were the only things in the way."

"Is my family seriously like this? All they care about is the throne and money? Where's Tim? What the hell did you do to Tim?"

"Only time will tell. Only time will tell. Don't think your going anywhere soon. I might not kill you, but that's a might." He stands back up and turns on his heels and walks out.

I shouldn't have believed that anyone would help me in this castle. I put my head on my knees and begin thinking. There has to be a way out, I won't let this happen to Tim or I.

Now how do those people escape those jails on tv? I mean, there has to be a way out. This is just a dungeon.

Wait, I am one of the most powerful shapeshifters, aren't I? I haven't even seen Liam change yet. What if, they can't change until they're crowned?