Success or Death

Chapter 4

As the days passed onto the next, I decided on doing a kind act for our stubborn princess.

I searched the multitude of shelves in search of a book she might be interested in reading. I quickly traced delicately across a blue book, pulling it out to search the title. The book contained endless poems of such beauty and love.

I decided with a giddy smile this would be the book. I took an eager stroll to the secluded cell of the princess, happy to present her with the gift.

Alex spotted me from across the hallway as I sent her a wave, book clearly grasped in my hand. She sent me a curious wave before I dismissed her with my hand and continue on my way. I opened the door to find her with her back against the wall.

"Hello princess, how was your day," I smiled at her as she sent me a glare.

"Still a bit hesitant I see," I chuckled as she turned her head away," What if I said I brought this fair maiden a gift."

She remained unmoving, but her tic of the jaw expressed her curiosity. I slid the book into the small slot and waited for her to pick it up. She examined the title and her cold gaze focused on mine, twitching to release the smile I was hiding.

"I suppose a thanks if what you're angling for?" Her bored voice echoed.

I let loose a bit of laughter at her reaction and shook my head," No princess I'm afraid this is just a gift."

She turned away, a spark barely showing in her eyes," I very much doubt you're supposed to address a prisoner with this much favor," She muttered, a bitter tone etched into her speech.

"Despite the whole kidnapping thing, I am a very pleasant, happy person," I spoke, taking a seat on the floor as we sat in silence.

"She isn't looking for me, is she?" She said, breaking the heavy silence.

I drew intake of breathe as I raked my mind for ways to break the news.

"If you think my mother will care enough to risk her throne for me, I am afraid you are sadly mistaken," Lena said, smoothing out her outfit.

"What do you mean princess?" I pondered.

" She won't send for me, she won't make a deal to get me, and she certainly won't risk her safety long enough for you to kill her," Lena expressed harshly," She doesn't care about me, never has."

I felt my heart break for the broken girl before me.

"I for one think you'd be worth the effort," I gave her a soft smile.

She gave a scoff, and turned back towards the wall. Her hand barely grazing over the small  book I had placed into her cell.

"I am sorry," Lena admittedly, her tone sincere.

"For what?"

"That this revolution will soon end," Lena said," And you will not be a crowned victor."

I frowned deeply before making my way to the cell door, hesitating briefly.

"I'm sorry to," I spoke softly," About your mother."

She gave an acknowledging nod, and I walked out the door. My foot steps echoed through the hallway, I watched people milling around the headquarters as I walked.

Alex had taken up residency at the maps alongside Maggie, both studying intently. I walked up to them, smiling when Alex turned to me.

"Hello dear sister," I spoke," Please give me some wonderful news!"

Alex barely managed a grimace as my words reached her," I'm afraid we are a bit at a stand still. Our northern troops are gathering more followers, but the royal guards are quickly taking action against the rebellion."

Kara gnawed at her bottom lip," Still no intel from our spies?"

Alex shook her head," Lillian has been very secretive in any thing as of late, most likely because of Lena. She knows of someone's betrayal."

Kara sighed," I fear of what's to come of our fight."

Alex just stared at the board," We will stand. Stronger together, isn't it?"

"Stronger together indeed."

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