My feet slammed against the ground as I urged myself to run faster, legs shaking and pain pounding in my chest as the cold air stung at my lungs. I tried my hardest to dodge the ruins and broken walls strewn over the castle grounds, not wanting to fall in my haste. I can make it, I will make it, I won't be too late. I told myself, trying to run as fast as I possibly could. My feet almost flew out from under me as I skidded around the corner. My eyes widening as I scanned the scene in front of me, and I pushed my way through the crowd. Everyone was gathered, watching intensely as a powerful arm was raised and a wicked smile was stretched. "Noo!" I screamed, my voice raw from fear and running. Heads turned to face me, but I was only interested in him, our eyes met, and though his were filled with fear and regret, I could still see the love and admiration within them. He shook his head slightly, his eyes welled, and he mouthed 'I'm sorry'. The dangerously powerful man simply laughed before his mouth began to form the most unforgivable words. My legs pushed me forwards as I tried to beat his words and get there in time. "Elizabeth, NO!" DISCLAIMER : I do not own these characters, only Elizabeth and her immediate family I also apologise for the slow updates I have the attention span of a golden retriever and forget I was writing a 'book' lmao