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" We rest here" The sorceress said
" Here? At the middle of the forest?" One asked in surprise
" This is no place for human, what if we get attacked by wild beasts?" Another asked
" The forest animals should be the once worried about that" She told them
" What?" They said in confusion
" Make camps here, the women will go find something for us to eat" The sorceress said again, she climbed on top of her horse " I will be back soon" she said, with that she rides off.
(Armogodites palace)
" You are back your highness" The prince maid said when she had come in and saw the prince going through his drawers
" Yes Cynthia, you seem to have been busy even while I was outside the palace " The prince said
" Yes your highness, I figured out you might be back sooner than expected, I tidied up everyday " she told him
" You are irreplaceable Cynthia, I am very fond of you" The prince said with a grin
" We have been together for twelve years your highness, I wouldn't have served anyone better " she whispered to his ears and the prince chuckled
" When last did you see Aaron, my messenger?" He asked Cynthia
Cynthia looked out of the windows and passage, she made sure no one was coming in before she draw closer to the Prince
" The king caught him eavesdropping weeks ago and sent him to his ancestors " Cynthia whispered
" So it's not the beast? it's my father who killed him" The prince said and Cynthia nodded her head in agreement
" What do you know about the fight last night?" The prince asked her " everyone seems to be in denial that something happened last night" he said again