Between A Rose And Its Thorns (ON HOLD)

Who to Trust: Part 3

3rd person,

The beast stood still in the room, his eyes not moving from the place the witch had disappeared. Distantly, he could someone calling for him. He shook his head and turned to the bed. Lucinda sat there, wide awake with a look of bewilderment on her face.

"What are you staring at?" She asked and tilted her head. "I've been calling your name for a while now."

The beast sighed softly. It was only a vision, she's gone. "Never mind it," he said and clasped his fingers behind his back. Again, the beast went back to his pacing, pondering on what he should do now that the enchantress has revealed herself to him.

The small eyes in the crack of the doorway blinked, then, slowly, closed the door.

                                           ~~~

Isabelle's point of view

Each hour that passes fills me only more with worry. Lucinda said she would be right back, and yet she wasn't. And after hearing that scream....

I shiver and pull my cloak closer to me.

I want to leave, I'm tired of this place. We are not safe here. I know I always wished to be a part of a fairy tale like in my books, but now that I have, I want out! I want to escape this place and return to my home, my real home. I don't belong here-!

I gasp at the loud knock. I turn away from the window and rush to the door. Perhaps it's Lucinda! I smile at the thought and open the door wide... only to find no one there.

"Hello?" I call out, the sunlight dripping through the curtains of my room. I reach forward for someone, just to check. No one replies to me, neither can I feel anyone. I shrug and move to close the door when I catch sight of a small envelope at my feet. "What's this?" I mumble and reach down to grab it.

I flip it over yet there was no name to clarify who it was to or from. I look both ways of the hall and slowly close my door.

What could be in this letter? I wondered and sat on the soft bed. I flip it over, this way and that. I'm not sure whether or not I should open it. But it would be rude to not read a note someone has gifted to you...

I reach to tear open the envelope but paused.

What if it's not for me? What if it is for Lucinda? I am in her room after all... I bite my lip in thought. I'm also her sister, so I am sure she wouldn't mind if I took a little peak...

I open the envelope, a small and neatly folded piece of paper falls out and into my lap. I pick up the letter and unfold it, my eyes widening as I read it's horrifying contents.

For this is what it said:

"Dearest Isabelle,
I write to you with a warning. You're sister is in grave danger! The master of the castle is more than he seems. He is a true beast, who wants nothing more than revenge. And he'll do anything to get it.

I fear for Lucinda's life. She trusts the beast despite his obvious lies, she even goes as far as believing he was once human! Well, let me tell you, my dear, indeed, he was once a human. But he was always a beast.
For years, he had mistreated his people, over taxing the kingdom to give himself pleasure.

Even now as a physical beast, he tries to take advantage of those who want to help him. His servants can't stop him, and Lucinda is far in too deep to help herself. Isabelle, it is up to you to save what is left of your family. You must kill the beast of this castle. Only then will you and your sister be truly free. And by killing the beast, you will also free his servants from his horrible rule.

But you can't do it alone. Build an army to take on the beast, find the magic looking glass in his chambers. By using it, you will be able to find your way back to the castle to defeat the beast once and for all.

Be safe, my dear, many of us are counting on you. And remember, you mustn't tell anyone in the castle about this letter. Burn it as soon as you finish reading this, we cannot risk the servants finding any evidence to this treason.

Farewell, Isabelle, and good luck,
                                                                A friend."

My hand goes over my gaping mouth. Kill the beast? But I couldn't do that! Why I couldn't even hurt a fly! How could I take on the beast?! I bite my nails as I reread the letter.

It will be risky, that's for sure. But not impossible... All I would have to do is get Lucinda out of the castle, grab the mirror, and kill the beast.

Only, to kill such a creature will take an army! Where could I get an army...

I turn to my window, revealing a marvelous view of the woods and beyond it, just barely, I could see the smoke from one of the chimneys in our village.

The village... our village! The villagers! I'll convince the villagers to help me! Together we could surely take on the beast!

But the first thing I need to figure out is... I look down from the window, and gulp. How am I going to get us out of here?

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I know,
it's a short chapter.

But I'm tired, and my brain is getting fried with all the work I have piling up.

So anyway, more chapters are coming soon!
What do you think?
Who do you think gave Isabelle that letter?
And who was watching the beast during his little session with the enchantress?

Too many questions, and not enough solutions!

Find out in the next chapter coming next Sunday, bye! :)

P.s.

Thank you, to everyone who has been reading my book! It means a lot to me!
A special thanks goes to mintywhale99, I absolutely love your comments. And no matter what, you always help keep me going.

I know I'm not the best writer (yet), and I'm trying to be better. Your encouragement really does help, so thank you!

Okay, for real this time, bye!